Rolex has attempted to conquer the deep ocean depths with the help of professional divers in its line of Sea-Dweller timepieces, supporting an amazing depth of 4000 feet. They took this even deeper with the Rolex Deepsea which supports a depth of 12,800 feet. For the average diver, the Sea-Dweller provides all the power and sophistication needed to explore the ocean bottom.
The Reference 116600 is made from 904L “superalloy” stainless steel. It has a black dial and large luminescent hands and hour markers. The blue glow lasts up to eight hours even in extreme dark. The Oyster Bracelet has a double extension Fliplock system, coupled with a Glidelock system which allows tool-less adjustments and can be worn comfortably on a wrist or over a standard 7 mm thick diving suit.
The Reference 116600 is powered by the calibre 3235 with an incredible 70 hours of power reserve. The sapphire crystal and screw-down crown with its Triplock triple waterproofness system ensures that this superlative chronometer will work when divers need it most. It has a center hour, minute and seconds hands and a date aperture. It has a stop-seconds function for precise time setting. The 60-minute bezel with platinum covered numerals and markings, rotates in one direction.
Rubber B has developed three clasp styles for the Sea-Dweller 4000. It supports the original Rolex Glide Lock clasp, a standard 316L Stainless Steel Tang clasp, and a Velcro Series bracelet. All three options provide superior comfort, ease in adjustment, and strength to support the rigors of divers.
The Tang Buckle comes in multiple solid color and dual color options. The vulcanized rubber strap which is precisely calibrated to fit the Rolex Sea-Dweller 4000 Ceramic case. This strap utilizes “Blocked Integration” engineering, incorporating solid inserts for a flawless, motionless flush mount to the Sea-Dweller 4000 case.
The Velcro Series rubber strap is the newest in the lineup of alternative bracelets for the Rolex Sea-Dweller 4000. It has an Alfatex closure with a Titanium attachment loop for added strength and security. All bands are hand sewn with Gore-Tenara Marine Thread, which provides maximum resistance to UV-rays, chemicals and atmospheric conditions. The band comes with an optional retaining loop. For more information on Rubber B bands for the Sea-Dweller 4000 Reference 116600, visit the page here.
