Rolex
Sea-Dweller 'Double Red', Reference 1665 A stainless steel wristwatch with date, helium escape valve and bracelet Circa 1974
Auction Closed
November 5, 12:07 PM GMT
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Rolex
Sea-Dweller 'Double Red', Reference 1665
A stainless steel wristwatch with date, helium escape valve and bracelet
Circa 1974
Dial: black
Calibre: cal. 1570 automatic, 26 jewels
Movement number: D'543'066
Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back
Case number: 3'761'521
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 180 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
The Rolex Sea-Dweller 'Double Red' Reference 1665, produced in 1974, is a legendary vintage dive watch that holds a special place in horological history. What makes it iconic is the distinctive 'Double Red' dial, featuring two lines of red text on its black dial, which reads 'Sea-Dweller' and 'Submariner 2000'. It was designed to cater to professional divers and was one of the first wristwatches to feature a helium escape valve, allowing it to withstand the pressures encountered during saturation diving. This timepiece is renowned for its robustness, reliability, and deep-sea capabilities, with a water resistance rating of 2,000 feet (610 meters). Today, the Rolex Sea-Dweller 'Double Red' Reference 1665 is a sought-after collector's item, celebrated for its historical significance and enduring appeal in the world of vintage watch enthusiasts.