Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Apr 25, 2021

LOT 280

ROLEX
Ref. 1665, self-winding, centre-seconds, date; “Double Red” “Sea-Dweller” “Submariner 2000”; “Patent Pending”; stainless steel

HKD 920,000 - 1,107,600

USD 119,000 - 142,800 / CHF 110,600 - 132,720

Sold: HKD 1,437,500

Stainless steel, self-winding, tonneau-shaped, diver’s wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back, winding-crown protected by the crown guards, “Oyster” helium escape valve (patent pending) at 9 on the case-band, 60-minute graduated bidirectional revolving bezel with black insertfor the decompression times, black colour dial with centre-seconds and one horological complication:
· Instantaneous date of the month (aperture at 3 o’clock)


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex, Geneva

Model “Sea-Dweller” “Submariner 2000” “2000 ft = 610 m” “Oyster Perpetual Date” “Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified”

Reference 1665

Year Circa 1967-1969

Movement No. D 380 530

Case No. 2 117 432 (dated “IV.67”)

Bracelet Stainless steel Rolex “Oyster” bracelet with “fliplock” deployant clasp (dated “3 / 70”; end-links 285)

Diameter 39.5 mm. (bezel)

Caliber 1570

Dimensions 47.7 x 37.9 mm. / Length 180 mm. (approx.)

Signature dial, case and movement

Accessories original fitted box and outer box (Ref. 06.00.06.), Attestation de chronomètre officiel, Guaranteeinstruction booklet