Geneva, May 11, 2024

LOT 178

ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 1665, "DOUBLE RED" SEADWELLER, ORIGINAL BOX AND PUNCHED WARRANTY, STAINLESS STEEL

CHF 30,000 - 50,000

HKD 260,000 - 434,000 / USD 33,200 - 56,000 / EUR 30,600 - 51,000

Sold: CHF 42,500

A fine, rare, attractive, stainless steel, self winding diver's wristwatch with date and helium gas escape valve


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Grading System
Grade:
Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-24-01

Very good

Slightly chipped

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex, switzerland

Model "Double Red" Seadweller

Reference 1665

Year sold in April 1976

Case No. 4055087

Bracelet stainless steel Rolex folded bracelet (9315/385), approx. overall length 192 mm.

Diameter 40

Caliber 1570, 26 jewels

Signature dial, case and movement

Accessories original fitted box, punched warranty, original sales receipt, Rolex Submariner and Oyster booklets, Rolex trip lock hang tag, overhaul receipt, Rolex service overhaul dated 1996

Notes

Originally sold at the A. Fischer & Co., official Rolex retailer in Port Elizabeth South Africa (they were jewellers and watchmakers since 1862), this iconic Rolex double red Seadweller was invoiced in April 1976 as per the date of the sale on the punched warranty as well as Fischer's three year warranty with matching numbers. Apart from an overhaul receipt at the same store dated 1987 and a further service by Rolex Geneva in 1996, the watch has remained in all original condition. Its case has been well preserved still showing nice definition, but more importantly its dial is in very good condition exhibiting a nice warm patina to the indexes. A great original example of the iconic Seadweller accompanied by its original documentation.

Provenance

Property of a South African Gentleman