Lot 2111
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
Price Realised
HKD 187,500
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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.
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.