Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Jun 10, 2010

LOT 300

Rolex Ref. 1665 Sea-Dweller Submariner Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, Sea-Dweller, Submariner 2000, 2000 ft./610 m., Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, case No. 8063741, Ref. 1665. Made in 1983. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver's wristwatch with helium escape valve, date and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster Fliplock bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box and a service invoice from Rolex U.S.A. dated 03/24/2006.

USD 10,000 - 15,000

EUR 7,800 - 12,000 / CHF 11,000 - 17,000

Sold: USD 10,200

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, helium escape valve at 9, graduated bi-directional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, Triplock winding crown protected by the crown guard. D. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 17 mm. Approx overall length 190 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original