5,750 CHF
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, Sea-Dweller, Submariner 2000, 2000ft/610m. , Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1665, 1970's.Fine center-seconds self-winding, water-resistant to 2000ft./610m., stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date. Accompanied by a stainless steel "Fliplock" Oyster bracelet. three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, graduated revolving bezel for the decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown on the 9, on the band, the gas-escape valve. black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes, "Cyclope" aperture for the date. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-sping.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm. Notes Ref. 1665.The "Sea-Dweller 2000" was the first water-resistant watch to bear a helium valve for the decompression time indication. Launched in 1971, it is guaranteed water-resistant down to 610m./2000ft. This calendar-chronometer was made in stainless steel only.Accompanied by the original box and an international warranty.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2000-10-15
