Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jul 13, 2024
LOT 125*
ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 1665, SEA-DWELLER, DOUBLE RED "MK1 DIAL" PATENT PENDING CASE BACK, STAINLESS STEEL
EUR 60,000 - 120,000
CHF 58,000 - 116,000 / HKD 510,000 - 1,010,000 / USD 65,000 - 130,000
Sold: EUR 118,080
A fine and early stainless steel diver's self-winding wristwatch with helium escape valve. black dial and date. with stainless steel oyster bracelet.
If the lot is delivered within the EU:
a 20% import VAT is due on the hammer price with buyer’s premium, plus 120€ for termination of temporary export, at buyer’s expense.
If the lot is delivered outside EU:
120€ for termination of temporary export is due,at buyer’s expense
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 8 |
Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2 |
Very good |
Dial: 8 |
Slightly scratched |
Brand Rolex, Switzerland
Model Sea-Dweller
Reference 1665
Year circa 1969
Movement No. D392913
Case No. 2117452
Bracelet 78360/580 Stainless steel Oyster bracelet
Diameter 40
Caliber 1570
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
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Biography
The Rolex Sea-Dweller Double Red MK1 is arguably the pinnacle of vintage diving wristwatches. Its robust stainless steel case, designed to withstand great depths, features a helium escape valve to prevent any damage to the watch during decompression, highlighting Rolex's pioneering advancements and subsequent innovations in dive watch technology. This example bears a beautiful Double Red dial, iconic of the early Sea-Dweller models. Diving specialists and Rolex enthusiasts all agree on the historical significance of this extraordinary timepiece. This timeless masterpiece not only embodies precision and durability but also holds a coveted place in Rolex's history, making it a prized collectible for discerning enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike.