1978 ROLEX SEA DWELLER AHMED SEDDIQI & SONS REF. 1665 (SUPER FULL SET)
Model: | Rolex |
Year of issue: | 1978 |
Reference number: | 1665 |
Condition: | mint |
Status: | sold |
Dealer country: | Dubai |
Dealer name: | Tariq Malik |
Price in US $ | n/a |
Description
Back in Dubai - very thrilled to offer this stunning Rolex Sea Dweller 1665 in stunning condition and super full set. This watch was purchased by a German Business Man who travelled to Dubai for business in 1978. He bought it from the Authorized Dubai Rolex Dealer Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, the only Rolex AD in Dubai. The watch remains in excellent condition with a strong and sharp case that has been lightly polished in the past but is still showing nice bevelling which the 1665 is loved for. The bracelet is fully linked and only shows very little wear from age, and the links remain equally sharp like the case. The dial is flawless and not showing any wear to the naked eye and even when louped. The lume plots have aged to a vanilla color and are original, the hands are Service replacements. The watch comes with everything it was sold with, inner Pyramid and outer Seahorse box, translation booklet, original Warranty certificate, dated and stamped by Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, booklets, anker and serial hang tag. Looking at the condition of the watch, this watch was only worn sparkingly on occasions and kept in the bank safe for most of its life. Watches can travel the world and all have a story, we love the story of how this watch found its way back to Dubai, 44 years after it was initially sold.
SKU | 9.1.2.110 |
Brand | Rolex |
Model | Sea Dweller |
Ref. No. | 1665 |
Serial No. | 5491XXX |
Year | 1978 |
Gender | Gents |
Case Size | 36mm |
Case | Excellent case that is showing only very light wear from age. The lugs remain healthy and strong with clear defined lines. Case numbers are crystal clear and fully intact. The insert has aged to a matte black with a greyish hue |
Bracelet / Strap | Excellent 93150 Oyster bracelet showing only very little stretch from age. The links remain sharp and tight. Clasp code is V5/S (Service replacement in 1996). Fully linked with 12 links |
Dial | Excellent and flawless MK1 dial with ivory color lume plots. Hands are Service replacements but have aged to a similar hue like the plots on the dial. Assumingly they have been replaced a very long time ago |
Price | Sold |
Crystal | Dome Acrylic |
Movement | Automatic |
Function | Date |
Condition | Mint |
Box | Orig. Box & Carton |
Papers | Orig. Booklets and Warranty Certificate stamped by Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons in Dubai in 1978 |