Dial: blackCalibre: cal. 1575 manual winding, 25 jewelsCase: stainless steel Oyster case, Helium escape valve, screw-down crown and backCase number: 5'298'332Closure: stainless steel Oyster bracelet with folding claspDimensions: 39mm, bracelet circumference approx. 190mmSigned: case, dial and movement Accessories: Rolex guarantee and presentation case

MVT: running at the time of cataloguing. Date advancing. CASE:In very good condition with just minor surface wear. All wear is consistent with the age of the watch and there is only some very minor polishing. The numbers between the lugs are very crisp and easy to read. The bracelet with no stretching and on good condition. The bezel pearl replaced. DIAL: in excellent and very good condition. The lume no longer luminescent and has taken on a consistent patina that is now a nice and uniform dark yellow, hands too are in good condition and have taken on the same patina. The watch has not been tested to determine the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required at the buyer's discretion.
"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."

The Sea-Dweller, ref. 1665, was first introduced to the public in 1967 and discontinued in roughly 1978. The present example is known as a 'Double Red' due to the red text above the depth rating and is the most collectable Sea-Dweller today. The present watch is an incredibly charismatic example and made in the last year of production with a 5m serial number. The dial is known by the market as a Mark IV and is characterised by the grainy print and perfectly aligned D and R of “Dweller” and “Submariner”. Still retaining original accessories, the present example is preserved in an exceptional state of preservation. The lumes and hands have aged to a lovely ivory colour and are perfectly matching. The case is in excellent shape really rendering this watch lovely in every way.