4,715 CHF
Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, Sea-Dweller 2000ft=610m. , Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1665, 1970's.Fine and rare, centre-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 2000ft/ 610 m., stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date and stainless steel "Fliplock" Oyster bracelet. black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes, "Cyclope" aperture for the date. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. Cal. 1570, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm. Notes Ref. 1665The Sea-Dweller 2000 was the first water-resistant watch in the world to bear a helium valve for the decompression time indication. Launched in 1971, it is guaranteed water-resistant down to 610 m/2000 ft. This calendar-chronometer was made in stainless steel only.The model bearing the Sea-Dweller writing in red on the dial is particularly sought after by collectors.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1999-11-13
