The Art of Horology in Geneva

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1999

LOT 321

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

CHF 4,000 - 4,500

Sold: CHF 4,715

C. three body, polished and brushed, screwed case back, graduated revolving bezel for the decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown, at9 o'clock, on the band, the gas escape valve. D. black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes, "Cyclope" aperture for the date. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1570, 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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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: * 4 - 5
Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

Ref. 1665The Sea-Dweller 2000 was the first water-resistant watch in the world to bear a helium valve for the 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 Sea-Dweller writing in red on the dial is particularly sought after by collectors.