2024 Rolex Sea-Dweller Deep Sea 'James Cameron' 136660

The 2024 Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea “James Cameron” Ref. 136660 is the latest edition of Rolex’s most extreme professional dive watch, blending cutting-edge engineering with a dramatic design tribute to deep-sea exploration. This version celebrates James Cameron’s historic solo descent to the bottom of the Mariana Trench by featuring a distinctive “D-Blue” gradient dial that transitions from vibrant ocean blue at the top to deep black at the bottom—evoking the journey from surface light into the abyss. The dial is accented with the green “DEEPSEA” name, a signature of the James Cameron editions that distinguishes it from the standard Deepsea.

At its core, the 136660 remains a serious professional dive instrument. Built in 44 mm Oystersteel, the watch incorporates Rolex’s Ringlock System case architecture, enabling a staggering water resistance of 3,900 m (12,800 ft)—far beyond typical recreational diving requirements and into true saturation territory. It runs on Rolex’s Calibre 3235 automatic movement, offering a ~70-hour power reserve, robust precision, and the brand’s modern performance standards. Other signature Deepsea features include a unidirectional Cerachrom ceramic bezel, Chromalight luminescence for superior low-light legibility, and a solid Oyster bracelet, making the 136660 as capable in extreme underwater environments as it is striking on land.

Reference: 136660

Dated: 2024

Bracelet: Stainless Steel Oyster Bracelet

Case : 44mm x 17.7mm thickness - Stainless Steel/Titanium

Lug Width: 21mm

Movement: Rolex 3235 - Automatic

Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date

Box and Papers: Inner/outer boxes, and warranty card

Crystal: Sapphire

Bracelet size: 7.5”

Case has no wear. Bracelet has no wear. Dial, hands, and crystal have no wear.

Rolex was founded in 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis in London, before moving to Geneva in 1919 to be closer to the heart of Swiss watchmaking. From the start, Wilsdorf envisioned a wristwatch that was not only elegant, but also precise and reliable—an ambitious goal at a time when pocket watches dominated. Rolex went on to pioneer key innovations in horology, including the first officially certified chronometer wristwatch, the Oyster case (the world’s first waterproof wristwatch), and the Perpetual rotor—the self-winding mechanism that became the standard for modern automatic watches. These technical breakthroughs laid the foundation for Rolex’s enduring reputation for rugged luxury and mechanical excellence.

Today, Rolex is arguably the most recognized name in watches, with models like the Submariner, Daytona, Datejust, and GMT-Master becoming cultural icons in their own right. Whether tied to deep-sea exploration, motorsport, aviation, or mountain summits, each model reflects the brand’s commitment to performance and precision under extreme conditions. The brand’s status is bolstered by its unmatched consistency in design, rigorous in-house testing, and long-standing associations with exploration, sport, and achievement. For collectors and enthusiasts, Rolex represents more than a timepiece—it’s a benchmark of mechanical reliability, timeless design, and global prestige.