1972 Rolex Sea-Dweller Double Red ref. 1665 “DRSD MK3, Strong Patina, Box & Papers”

Up for grabs is a Rolex Sea-Dweller

reference 1665

3.5 mil serial number circa 1972 production

Beautiful vintage condition case with thick and even lugs. Clear numbers. No corrosion or pitting.

Dial is original, MK3 with vivid patina on plots and hands. No relume, no refinish. There is even aging on dial as seen in macro pictures.

Original bezel insert with tritium pearl.

Caseback is original, stamped 1665, dated 72 and matching 3 last digits of serial number on case.

Bracelet is a Rolex 9315 with 285 ends, 72 date code, mispelled “pateted” extension.

Watch comes with original boxes (1665 sticker on outside), punched papers dated in 1975 at time of purchase. Original sales receipt from same AD as on papers with same date, manuals in Spanish as they should be, business card from AD, Rolex wallet, and also Rolex Service Center guarantee from 1986 with matching serial number.

Overall it is a very attractive and almost entirely complete set!