The 116660 Deepsea was the watch that pushed the Sea-Dweller concept to extreme depths. Rolex engineered the Ringlock system — a nitrogen-alloyed steel inner ring paired with a domed sapphire crystal and caseback — to withstand enormous pressure without increasing the case diameter beyond wearable proportions. At 44mm wide and 17.7mm thick, it wears like a true instrument piece built for saturation diving professionals.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reference | 116660 |
| Case Size | 44 mm |
| Case Thickness | 17.7 mm |
| Case Material | Oystersteel |
| Case System | Ringlock (nitrogen-alloyed ring) |
| Bezel | Unidirectional 60-minute ceramic |
| Dial Color | Black |
| Crystal | Domed sapphire (5.5mm thick) |
| Movement | Swiss or Japanese automatic |
| Water Resistance | 30 m |
| Bracelet | Oyster with Glidelock |
| Helium Valve | Yes — 9 o’clock |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, seconds, date |
The 116660 Up Close: Case, Dial and Bracelet
The 44mm Ringlock case gives the Deepsea its commanding wrist presence. The domed sapphire crystal, measuring 5.5mm thick, is noticeably raised above the bezel plane — a visual indicator of the engineering beneath the surface. The helium escape valve at nine o’clock vents accumulated gas during decompression.
On the matte black dial, oversized Chromalight indices and a bold minute track optimize underwater legibility. The “DEEPSEA” text in green sits above the depth rating, distinguishing this model from the standard Sea-Dweller at a glance.
The Oyster bracelet includes Rolex’s Glidelock system for up to 20mm of fine extension without tools — ideal for wearing over a wetsuit. Browse related references in the Deepsea collection.
Movement Options: Swiss vs Japanese
Select the caliber suited to your expectations:
- Swiss Automatic — 28,800 vph with approximately 48-hour power reserve. Based on the genuine Caliber 3135 architecture with Parachrom hairspring for enhanced precision and shock resistance.
- Japanese Automatic (Miyota) — 21,600 vph with around 42-hour reserve. A robust daily driver that balances reliability with easy access to service parts globally.
Both include quickset date and hacking seconds functionality.
Shipping, Warranty and Returns
Every order ships with discreet packaging and full tracking. Delivery times vary by destination — see our shipping policy for detailed timeframes and methods. This watch is covered by our standard movement warranty. If your purchase does not meet expectations, review our return and exchange policy for available options.





















