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ROLEX | 'DOUBLE RED' SEA-DWELLER , REF 1665, STAINLESS STEEL WRISTWATCH WITH HELIUM ESCAPE VALVE, DATE AND BRACELET CIRCA 1976
Lot Closed
July 9, 08:02 AM GMT
Estimate
50,000 - 60,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
ROLEX
'DOUBLE RED' SEA-DWELLER , REF 1665
STAINLESS STEEL WRISTWATCH WITH HELIUM ESCAPE VALVE, DATE AND BRACELET
CIRCA 1976
Dial: black
Calibre: cal. 1570 automatic, 26 jewels
Movement number: D154628
Case: stainless steel, screw-down back
Case number: 4'223'569
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp
Dimensions: 40 mm, bracelet circumference approx 190 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: Rolex guarantee and booklet
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Rolex introduced the Sea-Dweller reference 1665 in 1967. The watch has been nicknamed by collectors the Double Red due to its distinctive red two-line text spread: “SEA-DWELLER” and “SUBMARINER 2000”. The helium escape valve was revolutionary by allowing the accumulated helium to be released out of the case without harming the movement or dislocating the plexiglass. Collectors have identified four main evolutions until 1977, the year Rolex introduced ‘Great White’ dials.