As I wrote in the introduction of this article, last week, I came across a beautiful “Triple Six” MkI from 1982, and I started searching for one. It didn’t take me long because our friends from Amsterdam Vintage Watches have this beautiful (also) 1982 perfect fake Rolex Sea-Dweller 16660 for sale. According to them, the Sea-Dweller ref. 16660 “Triple Six,” which debuted in 1978, was an important transitional model in the Swiss made replica Rolex collection.

Basically, it was the archetype of everything modern cheap replica Rolex. It featured a new movement (caliber 3035, introduced in 1977), a sapphire crystal, a thicker case, an improved automatic helium valve, and an increased depth rating of 1,220 meters. What stayed was the matte dial with painted hour markers. The AAA quality fake Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600 used to be my favorite reference until I came across the 16660 with a matte dial. These don’t come cheap, though, as this one has a price tag of €23,000.