Rolex

• cal. 1570 automatic nickel lever movement, 26 jewels, mono-metallic balance • black tropical dial, luminescent dot, dagger, and baton indexes, luminescent Mercedes hands, center seconds, aperture for date at 3, outer minute track • stainless steel Oyster case, rotating black bezel calibrated to 60 units, gas escape valve, screw down crown and solid case back • case, dial, and movement signed • with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp

CASE Case in overall fair condition with wear, scuffing, and small nicks. Left side case band with indentation above the valve. Small dot shaped indentations, and a small nick to the band of the upper left lug. Band also with scuffs and superficial scratches. Face of upper left lug with wear and some small nicks. Right side lug band with normal scuffs and wear. Lower right lug with Bezel insert with some light wear and superficial scratches. Bead missing. Scratches to the case back. Bracelet with light scuffing, superficial scratches and wear. DIAL Dial is attractively aged to a warm brown tropical color. area around the date window is somewhat lighter in brown tone. Lumes with some light markings and surface debris. Seconds hand lume matches indexes and with some oxidation. MOVEMENT Date function working properly. Movement is numbered D837993. The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

Accompanied by a Rolex International Service Guarantee card dated July 28, 2017, and a Rolex Retail Summary for one bracelet. Offered here for the first time in public by a descendant of the original owner, the present Ref. 1665 is an example of a Mark II dial variation of the Double Red Sea-Dweller. The dial of the present lot boasts a handsome, warm chocolate tone throughout, standing out in immediately apparent and clear contrast to the black bezel. 

Distinguished by two lines of red type applied directly to the dial, "SEA-DWELLER" is written in a larger type than "SUBMARINER 2000." Further, the Rolex coronet is highly distinctive on Mark II dials as it appears smaller, with a diminutive "o" base.