Rolex Deepsea 116660 — D-Blue Dial | 44 mm | Oystersteel

Built to Conquer the Abyss

The Sea-Dweller Deepsea 116660 is Rolex at its most uncompromising—an instrument conceived for the darkest, most pressurized corners of the ocean. Engineered around the revolutionary Ringlock System and certified to an astonishing 3,900m (12,800ft), it stands as a benchmark for what a mechanical dive watch can endure.

The Architecture of Immense Pressure Resistance

• Reference Number: 116660
• The Ringlock System: A nitrogen-alloyed steel compression ring, 5.5 mm domed sapphire, and Grade 5 titanium caseback working in concert to resist extreme external pressure.
• Depth Rating (3,900m / 12,800ft): Far beyond human diving limits; tested to withstand abyssal pressures with significant safety margins.
• Domed Sapphire Crystal: Approximately 5.5 mm thick, designed to distribute load and maintain legibility at depth.
• Helium Escape Valve (HEV): Automatic one-way valve for safe decompression during saturation dives.
• Titanium Caseback: Grade 5 titanium flexes microscopically under pressure, preserving case integrity.
• Case Material and Diameter: Oystersteel, 44 mm.
• Bezel: Unidirectional rotatable bezel with black Cerachrom ceramic insert and platinum-coated numerals.
• Dial: D-Blue gradient dial with Chromalight long-lasting blue luminescence for superior legibility.
• Movement: Rolex Calibre 3135, COSC-certified automatic, approx. 48-hour power reserve.
• Bracelet & Clasp: Oystersteel bracelet with Glidelock and Fliplock extensions for rapid, tool-free adjustments over dive suits.

The Curator’s Insight:
This is extreme engineering distilled: a mechanical timekeeper designed to withstand pressures no human will ever personally experience. It is Rolex’s clearest statement that capability, not convenience, defines a true tool watch.

Over-Engineered for Absolute Peace of Mind

From its monolithic sapphire to its titanium-backed architecture, the Deepsea is a masterclass in material science and purposeful design. It’s not merely built to survive the ocean’s most hostile environments—it’s built to dominate them, delivering unwavering reliability when everything else is under pressure.

This Watch is Ideal For…

• The collector who prizes cutting-edge engineering and uncompromising capability.
• The professional or enthusiast who demands a timepiece designed for the absolute extremes.
• Those who appreciate the D-Blue aesthetic as a bold expression of deep-sea purpose.