Important Watches

Forte Dei Marmi, Jun 26, 2021

LOT 193

ROLEX
REF. 1665, SEA-DWELLER, PATENT PENDING LOW CASE, DOUBLE RED/PINK WRITING MK1 DIAL AND CASE-BACK, WITH ORIGINAL COSC AND ORIGINAL SET

EUR 80,000 - 144,000

Sold: EUR 131,250

Very fine and very rare, stainless steel, self-winding diver’s wristwatch with centre-seconds and date.


Grading System
Grade:
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex

Model Sea-Dweller “Patent Pending”

Reference 1665

Year 1969

Movement No. D984254

Case No. 2128239

Bracelet original Rolex stainless steel Oyster folded with patent pending extension; approx. length 200 mm.

Dimensions 40 mm.

Signature Dial, Case and Movement

Notes

This watch is an extremely rare example of 1665 MK1, preserved in fantastic conditions.

Patent pending case back dated IV 67, three last digits of serial number also stamped.

This watch is accompanied by the original set (box, cardboard box, warranty holder, Rolex booklet, chronometric certificate COSC.