Vintage Rolex Sea-Dweller 1665 Double Red sold on watchPool24

Description ▲

Here is a Rolex Double Red Sea-Dweller 1665 - the most important and sought-after diver's watch of the 20th century in its first version.

Its robust construction, innovative helium valve, historical significance and rarity make DRSD an iconic and highly sought-after diver's watch. Especially watches with original dials in good condition are extremely rare and sought after, as many dials have been replaced over the years.

With this Sea-Dweller here, you are not only wearing a legendary cult watch on your wrist, but also one that is still in excellent original condition. The flawless dial with perfect tritium markers, double red lines and authentic patina is an invitation to marvel. The watch dates from 1972 and is accompanied by a stainless steel Oyster bracelet from the same period.

Condition report
Dial: perfect matt black surface - original tritium luminous material with harmonious creamy patina - signed "SWISS - T < 25".

Case: stainless steel Oyster case - intact lines and sharp lugs - intact engraving on the back (Gas Escape Valve - Rolex Patent - Oyster - Rolex) - Rolex Triplock crown - original domed acrylic crystal - visible reference 1665 and serial number 3093xxx between the lugs.

Movement: Automatic caliber Rolex 1570 running perfectly - values on the time grapher: rate: +11s/day, amplitude: 293, beat error: 2.1.

Bracelet: Oyster stainless steel bracelet Ref. 93150 - end links 585 - hardly any loss of tension - code in the clasp VF.

Serial number: 3099xxx

Int.Exe.: 12615

Features ▲

Manufacturer: Rolex

Model: Sea-Dweller

Reference: 1665

Functions: date - central second - COSC certified chronometer - screw-down crown - hour and minute - helium valve - screwed-on caseback

Material: Stainless steel

Dial: black

Watch glass: acrylic crystal

Bracelet: stainless steel

Type of clasp: deployant buckle

Diameter: 40mm

Height: 16mm

Caliber name: Rolex 1570

Movement type: automatic

Year of Manufacture: 1972

Overall condition: 9 - has rarely been worn - top condition

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