Important Watches: Part I

Important Watches: Part I

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Rolex

'Comex' Sea-Dweller, Ref. 1665 Stainless steel wristwatch with date, gas escape valve and bracelet Circa 1980 | 勞力士1665型號「'Comex' Sea-Dweller」精鋼鍊帶腕錶備日期顯示及排氣閥門,年份約1980

Auction Closed

May 11, 01:00 PM GMT

Estimate

90,000 - 120,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

Rolex

'Comex' Sea-Dweller, Ref. 1665

Stainless steel wristwatch with date, gas escape valve and bracelet

Circa 1980

勞力士1665型號「'Comex' Sea-Dweller」精鋼鍊帶腕錶備日期顯示及排氣閥門,年份約1980


Dial: black

Calibre: cal. 1570 automatic, 26 jewels

Case: stainless steel, screw-down back

Case number: 6’675’826, Comex issue number 2'255

Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp

Dimensions: 40 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 165 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement

Box: no

Papers: no

Accessories: Rolex service receipt

The Comex Sea-Dweller reference 1665 was made between 1977 and 1981. This reference was a boldly printed Comex logo above the Sea-Dweller signature and the watches were given to working divers. Due to the frequent build up on helium within the case on long dives, the case has a gas escape valve at 9 o’clock. The dial is further signed with a depth rating of 2000 ft or 600m.


The present watch is consigned by an important collector and features sharp numbers between the lugs and a wonderfully preserved dial.