• cal. 1570 automatic movement, 26 jewels • black dial, luminous triangle, baton and dots indexes,aperture for date, luminous hands • stainless steel Oyster case, revolving black bezel calibrated to 60 units, screw-down crown and case back, gas escape valve to the band • case, dial and movement signed • with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp

The movement in working condition at the time of cataloguing, the date functions are working properly. The dial is in good overall condition and the luminous indexes have aged beautifully into vanilla-like colors, matching the hands nicely. All hands with signs of tarnishing throughout and the luminous on the Mercedes hands with minor spotting. The bezel with minor surface scratch at the 15 and 25 unit, and minor signs of wear at places.The band with minor surface throughout and a surface scratch toward the crown. The lugs with minor dents and surface scratch to the back due to the bracelet and from removing the bracelet. The case with signs of polishing, most likely during a service. The case back with surface wear and strong dings throughout, however the millings remains sharp and with engraved inscription " Rolex PATENT • GAS ESCAPRE VALVE • OYSTER. The inside case back is stamped "915, 1665 and IV. 67." The Rolex Oyster bracelet with signs of wear at places, otherwise it is in very good overall condition with end links stamped "9135" and "380. The folding clasp is stamped with the code "G." * Please note that the movement has not tested for the accuracy of time and may need service at the buyer's expense. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

Accompanied by a Rolex presentation box.

The classic Sea-Dweller reference 1665 can be separated into four distinct series, each one with subtle differences in dial design. The four series are also known as "Mark" and are sometimes abbreviated to “MK”. The present lot has the much sought-after Mark II dial, however on some of these watches, the dial changes to a𝕴 nice, even warm tone of brown over the years.  In addition, this is also a "double red" version which is defined by the two red lines of the designation, versus the full white designation more commonly found on the model. All these special features make this example particularly appealing to Rolex aficionados.