6,018 CHF
Ref. 16660 “Sea-Dweller 4000” Rolex, “Oyster Perpetual Date, Sea Dweller 4000ft=1220m, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified”, Ref. 16660, case No. F161637. Made in 2003. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with second generation gas-escape valve, date and stainless steel “Oysterlock” bracelet. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down engraved case back, graduated unidirectional revolving bezel for the decompression times, "Triplock" winding- crown protected by the Crown Guard, gas escape valve at 9, sapphire crystal. Black with luminous steel round, triangular and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous steel "skeleton" hands. Cal. 3035, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, free-sprung monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Height 15 mm. Notes Ref. 16600/16660 This reference replaced reference 1665 in 1986. The primary differences are the 1 mm thick sapphire crystal, second-generation gas escape valve, and unidirectional revolving bezel.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2006-11-12
