Rolex Seadweller Mk2 Matte Dial Reference 16660 VINTAGE The unusual dial is black

The unusual dial is black with large applied Roman hours in silver and white hands

- Excelsior Park Monte Carlo Chronograph

these dials exude a lovely warmth on the wrist that we absolutely adore

- Dates to late 1970s

though we recommend a service for everyday wear—something we’d be happy to arrange at the buyer’s request

Rolex Seadweller Mk2 Matte Dial Reference 16660 VINTAGE The unusual dial is blackPHs matte beast SDIn 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 Mk2 matte dial (many were replaced at service with glossy dials) with a creamy patina on the hour plots that are a good match with the hand lume.