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Milan, Apr 17, 2025

LOT 138

ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 16660, SEA-DWELLER COMEX "STARDUST DIAL" FORMER PROPERTY OF BERNARD KABRANE FULL SET STAINLESS STEEL

EUR 70,000 - 120,000

CHF 67,000 - 116,000 / HKD 600,000 - 1,030,000 / USD 77,000 - 132,000

A fine and very rare stainless steel diver's wristwatch with black dial and date.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-01-06-10

Very good

HANDS Original

HANDS Partially replaced

Patinated

Brand Rolex, Switzerland

Model SEA-DWELLER COMEX "STARDUST DIAL" FORMER PROPERTY OF BERNARD KABRANE FULL SET STAINLESS STEEL

Reference 16660

Year 1984

Case No. 8594261, Cx 3110

Bracelet Rolex Oyster stainless steel ref. 93160, end links 592 with deployant clasp stamp: R11. Approx. total length : 160 mm

Diameter 40 mm

Caliber 3035, 27 jewels

Signature Dial, case and movement

Accessories Original box, booklets, tag, tool and original papers. Service card by Rolex in 2021

Notes

This watch belonged to Bernard Kabrane, a Comex diver and technician who was legendary in the years 1980-1990. Kabrane specialized in soldering for undersea constructions such as pipelines and offshore platforms. He was known for being able to remain longer than one and a half hours at depths greater than 50 meters, which was an exceptional feat. He achieved diving records for Comex, while working on the Panama Canal and many undersea pipelines.


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