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ROLEX, SEA-DWELLER, SUBMARINER 2000, REF. 1665, DRSD MK III STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC BRACELET WATCH WITH DATE DISPLAY AND GAS ESCAPE VALVE

CASE 3306165, MANUFACTURED IN 1973

Closed27 May 2009

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HKD 187,500

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ROLEX, SEA-DWELLER, SUBMARINER 2000, REF. 1665, DRSD MK III

STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC BRACELET WATCH WITH DATE DISPLAY AND GAS ESCAPE VALVE
CASE 3306165, MANUFACTURED IN 1973

Calibre 1570, 26 jewels, matte black dial, sweep centre seconds, date display, three-part case, brushed and polished, plastic crystal, calibrated bezel, screw down case back, valve in the band, Triplock crown, stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet (ref. 93150), case, dial and movement signed
Diameter: 39 mm.

Specialist note

EUR7,700-9,600

Launched in 1967, the celebrated Sea-Dweller reference 1665 was the first wristwatch designed for use in saturation diving. Fitted with a Rolex patent valve in the band the model is guaranteed water resistance to a depth of 610 meters. The valve was first developed on the Submariner model and allows helium and other gases to escape, enabling the watch to withstand compression.