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Rolex introduced the Sea-Dweller 4000, reference 116600, at Baselworld in March 2014. It brought the line back to a 40 mm case after the 44 mm Deepsea 116660, while retaining the Sea-Dweller’s 1,220 m depth rating and helium escape valve. The ceramic bezel, Chromalight display and calibre 3135 with a blue Parachrom hairspring were among its main updates. Rolex replaced it with the 43 mm reference 126600 in 2017. | Rolex introduced the Sea-Dweller 4000, reference 116600, at Baselworld in March 2014. It brought the line back to a 40 mm case after the 44 mm Deepsea 116660, while retaining the Sea-Dweller’s 1,220 m depth rating and helium escape valve. The ceramic bezel, Chromalight display and calibre 3135 with a blue Parachrom hairspring were among its main updates. Rolex replaced it with the 43 mm reference [[Reference:126600|126600]] in 2017. | ||
==Core facts== | ==Core facts== | ||
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==Place in the line== | ==Place in the line== | ||
The 116600 followed the 40 mm Sea-Dweller 16600, discontinued in 2008, and the larger 116660 Deepsea. It kept the earlier Sea-Dweller’s case diameter and depth rating, while adding a ceramic bezel and the Glidelock clasp adjustment. Rolex’s 2017 successor, the 126600, grew to 43 mm and added a Cyclops magnifier over the date. Its red dial lettering recalled the early red-text Sea-Dwellers. | The 116600 followed the 40 mm Sea-Dweller 16600, discontinued in 2008, and the larger 116660 Deepsea. It kept the earlier Sea-Dweller’s case diameter and depth rating, while adding a ceramic bezel and the Glidelock clasp adjustment. Rolex’s 2017 successor, the [[Reference:126600|126600]], grew to 43 mm and added a Cyclops magnifier over the date. Its red dial lettering recalled the early red-text Sea-Dwellers. | ||
“Sea-Dweller 4000” was the model name. The depth rating also appears as “4000 ft = 1220 m” on the dial. The informal name “SD4K” is used by collectors and sellers. | “Sea-Dweller 4000” was the model name. The depth rating also appears as “4000 ft = 1220 m” on the dial. The informal name “SD4K” is used by collectors and sellers. | ||
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==Successor== | ==Successor== | ||
In 2017 Rolex replaced the 116600 with the 43 mm 126600. The newer watch retained the 1,220 m rating and Cerachrom bezel, and introduced calibre 3235, a red “SEA-DWELLER” line and a Cyclops over the date. Rolex presented it as the Sea-Dweller’s 50th-anniversary model. The 116600 remains the 40 mm ceramic-bezel Sea-Dweller in this part of the line. | In 2017 Rolex replaced the 116600 with the 43 mm [[Reference:126600|126600]]. The newer watch retained the 1,220 m rating and Cerachrom bezel, and introduced calibre 3235, a red “SEA-DWELLER” line and a Cyclops over the date. Rolex presented it as the Sea-Dweller’s 50th-anniversary model. The 116600 remains the 40 mm ceramic-bezel Sea-Dweller in this part of the line. | ||
==Related references== | ==Related references== | ||
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* [[Reference:16600|Sea-Dweller 16600]] — 40 mm predecessor with an aluminium bezel insert. | * [[Reference:16600|Sea-Dweller 16600]] — 40 mm predecessor with an aluminium bezel insert. | ||
* Sea-Dweller Deepsea 116660 — the 44 mm model that preceded the 116600. | * Sea-Dweller Deepsea 116660 — the 44 mm model that preceded the 116600. | ||
* Sea-Dweller 126600 — 43 mm successor introduced in 2017. | * Sea-Dweller [[Reference:126600|126600]] — 43 mm successor introduced in 2017. | ||
* [[Reference:sea-dweller|Sea-Dweller family guide]] | * [[Reference:sea-dweller|Sea-Dweller family guide]] | ||
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[[Category:Sea-Dweller]] | [[Category:Sea-Dweller]] | ||