cyphion Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Saw this over on DWC, and thought I would share. It's a 1665 Single Red prototype that is getting ready to head to auction. Pretty cool piece of history. http://www.hodinkee.com/found-a-prototype-rolex-sea-dweller-complete-single-red-dial Sent from my Xoom using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basketbob951 Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Ah if I was rich... A piece of XXth century my friend, I would kill for it. Seems in very correct condition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Interesting. I was expecting a flatter topped A in SEA. I have a SRSD REP dial in my parts drawer that is pretty close after looking at those photos. Hmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Interesting. I was expecting a flatter topped A in SEA. I have a SRSD REP dial in my parts drawer that is pretty close after looking at those photos. Hmmm. Use it, build it! Nobody will ever believe you but at the same time nobody will ever be able to spot the difference, so the question remains - rep or gen, what does it matter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 It would be interesting to see what the reaction to this watch over on the Vintage Rolex Forum. I'm sure there will be some there who say that this is a redial, etc. One thing for sure, just as the case of the PanAm white dial 6542's you will never hear a peep from Rolex SA as to the authenticity! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praetor Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 (edited) looks genuine. This is the holy grail of sea dwellers, used in the SEA-LAB, which predates the comex. The caseback looks correct too compared to my picture collection. Note that the antiquorum version one has a unique clasp. More pics for comparison Edited October 27, 2012 by praetor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyphion Posted October 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 That bracelet and case back was what sold it for me. I would kill for a rivet bracelet with that clasp. Such a cool departure from the typical Rolex clasp. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Beautifully stunning . Would be great on my wrist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 Beautifully stunning . Would be great on my wrist +1. Stunning piece and a real landmark piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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