Geneva, Nov 04, 2023
LOT 137
ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 126600, OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE, SEA-DWELLER "RED", STAINLESS STEEL
CHF 7,000 - 12,000
EUR 7,400 - 12,700 / USD 7,800 - 13,300 / HKD 61,000 - 104,000
Sold: CHF 12,500
A large, thick, stainless steel, self winding diver's wristwatch made in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the model
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex, Switzerland
Model Oyster Perpetual Date, SEA-DWELLER "RED"
Reference 126600
Year Sold in July 2021
Case No. 18Y123X2
Bracelet stainless steelRolex bracelet with deployant clasp, approx. overall length 205 mm.
Diameter 43
Caliber 3235, 31 jewels
Signature dial, case and movement signed
Accessories original fitted box, warranty card, instruction booklet, chronometer hang tag
Notes
The Ref. 126600 was launched in 2017 at BaselWorld to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of this model. As an homage to the Ref. 1665, it features the red writing “Sea-Dweller” on the dial. Still drawing on the Rolex diving history, a magnifying lens at 3 o’clock was added on the crystal above the date aperture, based on the famous “Submariner” Ref. 1680. If, in 1967, the Ref. 1665 had a depth rating of up to 610 metres, the Ref. 126600 provides water resistance capabilities of up to 1 220 metres. With its 43 mm. case and the Calibre 3235, this watch is a statement from the manufacture, proving Rolex creates professional tool-watches for specialist deep-sea divers, for more than 50 years.
Provenance
Property of a Swiss Gentleman