100 Years of Wristwatches

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

LOT 323

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 'Sea-Dweller', Submariner 2000, 2000ft/610m., Superlative Chronometer,Officially Certified, Ref. 1665. Production of this reference started in 1971.Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 2000ft./610m., stainless steel gentleman's wristwatchwith date. Accompanied by a stainless steel 'Fliplock' Oyster bracelet.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

USD 3,600 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, graduated revolving bezel for thedecompression times, 'Triplock' winding-crown on the 9, on the band, the gas escape valve. D. black withtritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes, 'Cyclope' aperture for the date, the words 'Sea-Dweller -Submariner2000' in red writing. 'Skeleton' tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium plated, 26 jewels, leverescapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensatingBreguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm.


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Grading System
Case: 4

Fair
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

Ref. 1665The 'Sea-Dweller 2000' was the first water-resistant watch to bear a helium valve for decompression time indication.Launched in 1971, it is guaranteed water-resistant down to 610m./2000ft. This calendar-chronometer was made instainless steel only.The model bearing the 'Sea-Dweller' writing in red on the dial is particularly sought-after by collectors.