Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 10, 2013
LOT 505
ROLEX REF. 16660 SEA DWELLER MATTE DIAL STEEL Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, Sea Dweller 4000ft = 1220m, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, case No. 7336365, Ref. 16660. Made in 1983. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water resistant to 1220 m, stainless steel diver's Chronometer wristwatch with second generation helium-escape valve, date and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster Fliplock bracelet.
CHF 5,000 - 7,000
HKD 41,000 - 58,000 / USD 5,400 - 7,500
Sold: CHF 6,875
Three-body, polished and brushed, screw down case back and Triplock winding crown, graduated unidirectional revolving bezel for the decompression times, helium escape valve at 9, sapphire crystal. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton white gold indexes, outer minute/ seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous white gold skeleton hands. Cal. 3035, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8-19 |
Good Slightly scratched Dent(s) |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-8-01 |
Good Slightly scratched HANDS Original |