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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

LOT 117

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, Sea-Dweller, Submariner 2000, 2000ft/610m., Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1665, 1970's.Fine center-seconds self-winding, water-resistant to 2000ft./610m., stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date. Accompanied by a stainless steel "Fliplock" Oyster bracelet.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

USD 2,800 - 3,400

Sold: CHF 5,750

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, graduated revolving bezel for the decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown on the 9, on the band, the gas-escape valve. D. black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes, "Cyclope" aperture for the date. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-sping.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 27 - 01

Notes

Ref. 1665.The "Sea-Dweller 2000" was the first water-resistant watch to bear a helium valve for the decompression time indication. Launched in 1971, it is guaranteed water-resistant down to 610m./2000ft. This calendar-chronometer was made in stainless steel only.Accompanied by the original box and an international warranty.