Rolex Seadweller Mk1 Matte Dial Reference 16660 Buckle3 This rare Datejust has been

This rare Datejust has been fully serviced by our watchmaker

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

into Longines ownership of the brand

You can read more about this incredible watch and the history of Eberhard split chronographs here

The now discontinued reference 116520 has recently become highly sought after by collectors and this full set example is about as good as it gets

Rolex Seadweller Mk1 Matte Dial Reference 16660 Buckle3 This rare Datejust has beenIts 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