Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 15, 2015
LOT 235
ROLEX REF. 16660 SEA DWELLER STEEL Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, Sea Dweller 4000 ft = 1220 m, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, case No. 8429799, Ref. 16660. Made in 1984. 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.
USD 3,500 - 5,500
HKD 27,000 - 43,000 / CHF 3,500 - 5,500
Sold: USD 5,875
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.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |