Rolex. A stainless steel self-winding waterproof wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date and bracelet

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE, SEA-DWELLER, CIRCA 1975

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Rolex. A stainless steel self-winding waterproof wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date and bracelet
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, Sea-Dweller, circa 1975
With nickel-finished lever movement, 26 jewels, the black dial with luminous dot and baton numerals, luminous Mercedes-style hands, sweep centre seconds, window for date, the tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case with revolving black bezel calibrated for 60 units, screw down crown and screw back, together with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and clasp, case, dial and movement signed
40 mm. diam.

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Please note that this lot is sold without being imported into Switzerland.
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Lot Essay

The Sea Dweller ref. 1665 model was launched in 1971. It is the first diver's watch with a Rolex patent valve in the band and guaranteed waterproof to 610 meters depth. The valve was first developed on the Submariner model and allows helium and other gases to escape, enabling the watch to stand compression. The first Sea Dweller model with red printing and 'Submariner 2000' on the dial is a version of the Submariner model. It was discontinued in 1973 and the revised form with white printing on the dial and without the 'Submariner 2000' was launched.
A similar watch is illustrated in Rolex Wristwatches by James M. Dowling & Jeffery P. Hess, p. 269.

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