Rolex Seadweller MK1 Mattes Zifferblatt Referenz 16660 - Vorschau 1979 The fourth series of Tudor

The fourth series of Tudor chronos was a big leap from the Big Block

A very rare DJ that is just all rosy…

- Reference 4183

The case is stamped DS&S which stands for D Shackman and Sons who made gold cases in England for Rolex in the 1950s

with the green caseback sticker attached

Rolex Seadweller MK1 Mattes Zifferblatt Referenz 16660 - Vorschau 1979 The fourth series of TudorIts 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