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Lot 119 THE PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT SWISS COLLECTOR
Rolex. A fine stainless steel automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date, gas escape valve, bracelet and Tropical bezel
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE, SEA-DWELLER, SUBMARINER 2000, 2000 FT=610M, SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED, "DOUBLE RED" MODEL, REF. 1665, CASE NO. 4'190'713, CIRCA 1976
Closed9 November 2015
Price Realised
CHF 23,750
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Specialist note
The dial belongs to the "Mark IV" or "Mk 4" series of the Double Red Sea-Dweller, distinguished by the printing on its dial. The "double red" colour is of a light red shade. Upon close inspection the printing appears to be made up of a series of dots, rather than direct brush strokes or application. The two double red lines show different sizes: the second line, "SUBMARINER 2000", is smaller than the first line "SEA-DWELLER".
The white characters of the depth rating on the MK4 dial are both larger and of a different font than those found on earlier dials. In addition, the number 6 of the depth rating is closed. The crown is large, while the 5 tips and the large oval at the base of the Rolex crown are clearly defined.
For a description and detailed illustration of other Double Red Sea-Dweller reference 1665 watches see Rolex Submariner Story by Franca & Guido Mondani and Lele Ravagnani, pp. 160-171.
The white characters of the depth rating on the MK4 dial are both larger and of a different font than those found on earlier dials. In addition, the number 6 of the depth rating is closed. The crown is large, while the 5 tips and the large oval at the base of the Rolex crown are clearly defined.
For a description and detailed illustration of other Double Red Sea-Dweller reference 1665 watches see Rolex Submariner Story by Franca & Guido Mondani and Lele Ravagnani, pp. 160-171.