Prestigious Wristwatches

Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Mar 31, 2001

LOT 542

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, "Sea-Dweller", Submariner 2000, 2000ft/610m., Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1665, delivered to the COMEX. Production of this reference started in 1971.Fine, early, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 2000ft./610m., stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date. Accompanied by a stainless steel "Fliplock" Oyster bracelet.

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

USD 12,500 - 15,500

Sold: CHF 10,580

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, graduated revolving bezel forthe decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown on the 9, on the band, the gas-escape valve.D. black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes, "Cyclope" aperture for the date, the words "Sea-Dweller - Submariner 2000" in red. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 5 - 01

Notes

Ref. 1665The "Sea-Dweller 2000" was the first water-resistant watch to bear a helium valve for the decompression time indication. Launched in 1971, it is guaranteed water-resistant down to 610m./2000ft. This calendar-chronometer was made in stainless steel only.Similar watches are published in "Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches", by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, 1998, pp. 244-245-277.