Rolex Seadweller Mk1 Matte Dial Reference 16660 Buckle3 When the dial turns gently

When the dial turns gently brown…

This rare Datejust has been fully serviced by our watchmaker

This watch has been certified at Certifiwatch under registration number CF-0101336

but over the past 50 years it has change to a beautiful and unusual lavender shade

Rolex Seadweller Mk1 Matte Dial Reference 16660 Buckle3 When the dial turns gentlyIts time for transition In the early 1980s Rolex began using more robust sapphire crystals on their watches. Known as transitional models, early example were fitted with matte dials a lot like the dials in the plastic glass watches that had preceded them. This transitional Seadweller is fitted with its original flawless Mk1 matte dial (many were replaced at service with glossy dials !) with a creamy patina on the hour plots that are a good match with