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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

LOT 119

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, "Sea-Dweller - Submariner 2000, 2000 ft=610 m.", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1665, 1970's. Fine and rare center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 2000ft/610 m., stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date and stainless steel "Fliplock" Oyster bracelet.

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

EUR 6,000 - 7,500 / USD 5,500 - 6,500

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed case back, graduated revolving bezel for the decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown, at 9 o'clock, on the band, the gas escape valve, crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes, aperture for the date, the words "Sea-Dweller - Submariner 2000" in red. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1665, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm.


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Grade: A

Good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. 1665 The Sea-Dweller 2000 was the first water-resistant watch in the world to bear a helium valve for decompression time indication. Launched in 1971, it is guaranteed water-resistant down to 610 m/2000 ft. This calendar-chronometer was made in stainless steel only. The model bearing the words "Sea-Dweller and Submariner" in red on the dial is particularly sought-after by collectors.