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Rolex. A fine stainless steel automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date and bracelet

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE, SEA-DWELLER, SUBMARINER 2000, 2000FT=610M, SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER, OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED, REF. 1665, MOVEMENT NO. D511931, CASE NO. 3'583'921, MANUFACTURED IN 1973

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Rolex. A fine stainless steel automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date and bracelet
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, Sea-Dweller, Submariner 2000, 2000ft=610m, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, ref. 1665, movement no. D511931, case no. 3'583'921, manufactured in 1973
Cal. 1570 automatic movement, 26 jewels, black matte dial, luminous dot, baton and dagger numerals, luminous hands, sweep centre seconds, window for date, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, revolving black bezel calibrated to 60 units, gas escape valve in the band, screw back engraved Rolex patent Gas escape valve Oyster, screw down crown, stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, case, dial and movement signed
39.5 mm. diam.

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Prospective buyers should be aware that the importation of Rolex watches into the United States is highly restricted. Rolex watches may not be shipped into the USA and can only be imported personally. Generally a buyer may import only one watch into the USA. For further information please contact our specialists in charge of the sale. Please note other countries may have comparable import restrictions for luxury watches.

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Lot Essay

With Rolex original fitted green wooden presentation box and outer packaging.

The present watch is from the third, so-called "Mark III" or "Mk 3" series of the "double red" Sea-Dweller.

Launched in 1967, the celebrated Sea-Dweller reference 1665 was the first wristwatch designed for use in saturation diving. Fitted with a Rolex patent valve in the band the model is guaranteed water resistance to a depth of 610 meters. The valve was first developed on the Submariner model and allows helium and other gases to escape, enabling the watch to withstand compression.

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