Auction 003 Luxury Watch Auction
By Sterling Vault auctioneers
Mar 26, 2024
Sussex Chambers 5 Liverpool Terrace Worthing West Sussex BN11 1TA

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LOT 36:

Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model Name: Sea Dweller Double Red Thin Case
Reference: 1665
Movement: ...

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£ 15,000
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£15,000 - £20,000
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Brand: Vintage Rolex
Model Name: Sea Dweller Double Red Thin Case
Reference: 1665
Movement: Automatic
Box: Yes
Year: Circa 1967
Dial shape: Circular
Dial colour: Black
Dial features: Double Red text, MK3 dial with cream patina and matching hands. Both do not glow under UV.
Bezel: Bi-directional divers bezel with lovely ghosted insert, lume pip missing
Case size: 40mm
Case material: Stainless Steel
Case features: Helium escape valve, Rolex screw down crown. Thin case.
Case back: Screw down
Inner case back: Inner case back engraved reference 1665, IV.67. Also has the matching last three digits of the serial engraved, as well as multiple Rolex service engravings.
Movement cal: 1570
Movement jewel: 26
Bracelet or strap: Rolex 9315 oyster bracelet with folded links, dive extension, 280 end links, clasp dated the 4th quarter of 1970
Bracelet material: Stainless Steel
Auctioneer's notes: 1.75 million serial number. Comes with a rare Rolex period correct box. Dial likely changed as well as the bracelet in 1970 based on the Rolex London service markings.
Condition report: Currently running. Lifting to the dial below the 'perpetual' text. Overall the case is in very good condition.

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