Important Watches: Part I

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Rolex

Sea-Dweller 'Double Red', Reference 1665 A stainless steel wristwatch with date, helium escape valve and bracelet Circa 1974

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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.