Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 10, 2025
LOT 769
ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 16600, SEADWELLER "POLIPETTO", NEW OLD STOCK, STAINLESS STEEL
CHF 100,000 - 150,000
HKD 950,000 - 1,430,000 / USD 124,000 - 184,000 / EUR 108,000 - 162,000
A very fine and extremely rare, new old stock, stainless steel, self winding wristwatch with black dial, gas escape valve made for the Polizia Di Stato, Sommozatorri 1958-2008
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Brand Rolex, Switzerland
Model Seadweller "Polipetto"
Reference 16600
Year 2008
Case No. V315071
Bracelet stainless steel Rolex oyster bracelet with deployant clasp, approx. overall length 185 mm
Diameter 40
Caliber 3135, 31 jewels
Signature case, dial and movement
Accessories box, outer box, instructions booklets, warranty card, extra extension link, diving decompression table
Notes
The Italian State Police with its diving unit pursues several activities: judicial police, crime prevention, anti-sabotage, archeological artifact protection, supervision of the territory and emergency intervention, sporting events assistance and many others. The scenery of operations is of course water. The unit was founded June 10th 1958 and courses, today as in the beginning, are held at the Varignano (La Spezia) at the Navy raiders center (COM SUB IN). The headquarters from 1958 to 1966 was in Livorno later to be moved to La Spezia at Punta di Pezzino Basso.
In July 2008 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the unit, the CNES decided to make a watch dedicated to, but self financed by the agents. Only 78 were ordered to Rolex Geneva with both dial and case back dedicated with the logo of the unit. This model of Rolex Ref. 16600 is one of rarest modern Sea-Dweller ever produced and makes it one of the most sought after by Rolex collectors. This example has remained unworn still with its plastic protective stickers still in place.
In July 2008 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the unit, the CNES decided to make a watch dedicated to, but self financed by the agents. Only 78 were ordered to Rolex Geneva with both dial and case back dedicated with the logo of the unit. This model of Rolex Ref. 16600 is one of rarest modern Sea-Dweller ever produced and makes it one of the most sought after by Rolex collectors. This example has remained unworn still with its plastic protective stickers still in place.
Provenance
property of an Italian Gentleman