Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Feb 26, 2012
LOT 335
ROLEX REF. 16660, SEA DWELLER, SPIDER DIAL Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, Sea Dweller 4000ft = 1220m, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, case No. 8969774, Ref. 16660. Made in 1985. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water resistant to 1220 m, stainless steel diver?s wristwatch with second generation helium-escape valve, date and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster extendable Fliplock bracelet.
HKD 30,000 - 40,000
USD 4,000 - 5,000 / EUR 3,000 - 4,000
Sold: HKD 37,500
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and Triplock winding crown, graduated unidirectional revolving bezel for the decompression times, helium escape valve at 9, sapphire crystal. D. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton white gold indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous white gold skeleton hands. M. Cal. 3035, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 15 mm. Approx. overall length 180 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-71-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines HANDS Original |