ROLEX | A RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DATE, THIN CASE AND BRACELETREF 1665 CASE 2923360 "DOUBLE RED SEA-DWELLER" CIRCA 1971

• cal. 1570 automatic movement, 26 jewels • black dial, luminous triangle, baton and dots indexes, aperture for date • stainless steel Oyster case, revolving black bezel calibrated for 60 units, screw-down crown and case back, gas escape valve to the band • case, dial and movement signed • with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp

The movement in working condition at the time of cataloguing, the date functions are working properly. The dial with a minor hairline extending from the center to the date window. The bezel has been replaced with a service bezel and has a surface scratch at 1 o'clock. The band with surface wear at places, particularly at 1 o'clock and 10 o'clock. The case has been gently polished. Underneath the lugs with minor surface wear from removing the bracelet. The case back with minor nicks toward the edges and is inscribed "ROLEX PATENT • GAS ESCAPE VALVE • OYSTER". Inside case back is stamped "1665, IV.67,360". The bracelet with surface wear particularly toward the folding clasp and is slightly stretched. The folding clasp is stamped "3.70" and the end links stamped "9315". * Please note that the movement has not tested for the accuracy of time and may need service at the buyer's expense. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

Accompanied by a Rolex extra link and presentation box. The present double "Red Sea-Dweller" is a very charismatic example. The luminous dots and hands have aged to a warm yellow tone. The dial is known as a Mk III and the case is further known as a thin case. Later generation cases are larger and fatter. It is also interesting to note that the inside case back is stamped IV.67 and has the last three digits of the case number engraved above the reference number. It is very well known on the market that early Sea-Dwellers were usually fitted with case backs in stock. Many other Sea-Dwellers with a similar case number are also fitted with case backs stamped for 1967.