Rolex “Full-Set 1665 Double Red” Sea-Dweller

Description

Up for grabs is a beautiful Rolex “Double Red” Seadweller, circa 1977, at the very end of production of the Double Reds.  This example has a “Mark IV” (MK4) dial. These watches were designed for diving under extreme depths, and were thus fitted with a helium escape valve on the left-hand side of the case, which was used to release pressure as it built up under water.  This particular example comes complete as a full-set, with original Rolex box (with “1665” sticker on the side of the box), “punched” Warranty Certificate (showing original date of sale in 1979), booklets/brochures, anchor, and other accessories as pictured.

This example is in excellent vintage condition.  The case appears likely very lightly polished in the past, with sharp and original beveled edges.  The dial is perfect, with no wear, marks, scratches, etc.  The original tritium lume is still present on both hands and dial, aged to a nice yellow color.

This watch comes fitted on a Rolex Swiss 93150 flip-lock bracelet, with 585 endlinks, and has 11 full links with no stretch.