Lot 148
ROLEX. A FINE AND RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DATE, BRACELET, GUARANTEE, ORIGINAL BOX AND SCREW DRIVER
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE, SEA-DWELLER, 2000FT=610M, SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED, CASE NO. 2996249, REF. 1665, CIRCA 1970
Closed15 December 2009
Price Realised
USD 13,750
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Accompanied by a Rolex Attestation de Chronomètre Officiel, green leather presentation box, additional bracelet link, screw driver and outer packaging.
The present Sea-Dweller, in exceptional overall condition, is further enhanced by its original box and outer carton box which still retains its Rolex sticker. Still almost 30 years after production, it is a modern classic with the appeal of a vintage watch. Launched in 1967, the Sea-Dweller, reference 1665, was the first wristwatch designed for use in saturation diving, fitted with a Rolex patent valve and guaranteed water proof to 610m. The present watch is from the early series and features the all white printed dial.
The present Sea-Dweller, in exceptional overall condition, is further enhanced by its original box and outer carton box which still retains its Rolex sticker. Still almost 30 years after production, it is a modern classic with the appeal of a vintage watch. Launched in 1967, the Sea-Dweller, reference 1665, was the first wristwatch designed for use in saturation diving, fitted with a Rolex patent valve and guaranteed water proof to 610m. The present watch is from the early series and features the all white printed dial.