Deepsea

About the Rolex Deepsea

The Rolex Deepsea is the ultimate professional dive watch in the brand's Sea-Dweller lineup. Designed for extreme underwater exploration, it represents the pinnacle of Rolex engineering, featuring innovations like the patented Ringlock System and a helium escape valve. Built to withstand the crushing pressures of the ocean's depths, every used Rolex Deepsea in our collection is part of the Rolex Certified Pre-Owned program, offering unmatched reliability, performance, and prestige.

First introduced in 2008, the Rolex Deepsea has become a favorite among collectors and professionals seeking a tool watch with serious capabilities. The line has expanded over the years to include standout models like the famous "James Cameron" D-Blue and the record-breaking Deepsea Challenge in RLX titanium. These watches offer exceptional water resistance (up to 3,900 meters), distinctive styling, and serious technical merit, making them some of the most robust pre-owned Rolex dive watches available today.

Rolex Certified Pre-Owned Deepsea References

Reference 116660

Originally released in 2008, the Deepsea reference 116660 marked Rolex's most extreme dive watch to date. This 44mm model featured a stainless steel case, Ringlock construction, and black dial. Its unidirectional ceramic bezel and Glidelock-equipped Oyster bracelet made it instantly recognizable. Early used Rolex Deepsea 116660 models remain desirable for their size, tool-watch design, and historic significance as the line's foundation.

Reference 116660 D-Blue "James Cameron"

Released in 2014 to commemorate James Cameron's solo dive to the Mariana Trench, this reference features the gradient "D-Blue" dial that fades from blue to black, symbolizing the descent into the ocean's depths. The green DEEPSEA text stands out against the fading dial, making this one of the most collectible pre-owned Rolex Deepsea watches. It remains in high demand for its aesthetics, story, and limited availability.

Reference 126660

Introduced in 2018, the 126660 brought several technical updates to the Deepsea line. It retained the 44mm size and Ringlock construction but introduced a broader Oyster bracelet, refined lugs, and the updated Caliber 3235 movement. Available in both the black dial and D-Blue dial versions, the 126660 is a favorite among those seeking a more contemporary used Rolex Deepsea with cutting-edge movement technology.

Reference 136660

The current generation Rolex Deepsea reference 136660 continues to push boundaries, featuring enhanced legibility with an anti-reflective crystal, subtle case refinements, and the Caliber 3235 movement. Available as a Rolex Certified Pre-Owned watch, the 136660 is often found with the sought-after D-Blue dial or classic black dial and remains one of the most capable certified pre-owned Rolex dive watches.

Reference 126067 - Deepsea Challenge

In 2022, Rolex introduced the Deepsea Challenge 126067—the most extreme Deepsea to date. Crafted from lightweight RLX titanium, this 50mm watch is waterproof to an incredible 11,000 meters. Based on a concept model tested during Cameron's expedition, the Deepsea Challenge is a technical marvel and the deepest-diving Rolex ever offered to the public. While extremely rare in the pre-owned market, the 126067 is a showcase of Rolex innovation and a centerpiece in any advanced dive watch collection.

Explore the Rolex Sea-Dweller and Beyond

While the Deepsea is the most extreme variant, collectors may also be interested in the Rolex Certified Pre-Owned Sea-Dweller for a slightly more compact option, or explore other Rolex tool watches like the Submariner and Explorer . Whether you're drawn to the engineering of the Deepsea or the heritage of other dive models, The 1916 Company offers a curated selection of Rolex Certified Pre-Owned watches for serious enthusiasts.