29 Rolex A very rare and sought after, Sea-Dweller automatic wristwatch in steel, with tropicalized plots and Mark-3 “Double Red” Dial, reference 1665.
Estimate: € 20.000 – 40.000
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| model | Sea-Dweller |
|---|---|
| year | 1973 |
| reference | 1665 |
| case material | Stainless steel |
| case number | 3'499'767 |
| bracelet material | Stainless Steel Rolex bracelet, approximate length 220mm |
| movement type | Automatic, cal. 1570, 26 jewels |
| movement number | D377127 |
| dimension | 40mm Diameter |
| signed | Case, dial and movement |
| accessories | Accompanied by Rolex plastic wallet, booklets, fitted presentation box and outer packaging. |
When Rolex introduced the Submariner in 1953, it was a response to a cultural moment. The postwar world was gripped by a fascination with the ocean’s depths, as recreational diving evolved from pioneering adventure into mainstream sport. But Rolex looked further. Beyond leisure, they envisioned professional underwater habitation and saturation diving. This foresight gave rise to the Sea-Dweller—an evolution of the Submariner built not for the beach, but for the abyss. Born from collaboration with COMEX and other specialized institutions, the Sea-Dweller launched in 1971 as Rolex’s most advanced civilian diving watch, featuring the now iconic Helium Escape Valve. The example offered here is among the most coveted of all Sea-Dwellers: a reference 1665 featuring the iconic “Double Red” dial, two lines of text that stand as a totem of early production and collectability. This particular specimen is further fitted with a Mark 3 dial. Over the decades, the plots have aged gracefully to a warm, sandy hue, imbuing the dial with a rich, nostalgic charm that no artificial patina could replicate. Together, these details culminate in a piece that not only speaks to the discerning eye but also to the informed mind—one that any true connoisseur of vintage Rolex will no doubt find profoundly rewarding.
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