Single Red 1665

[cyphion]

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

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[basketbob951]

Ah if I was rich...

A piece of XXth century my friend, I would kill for it.

Seems in very correct condition

[Ronin]

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.

[dieselpower]

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?

[panerai153]

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!

[praetor]

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

[cyphion]

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.

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[mjmj]

Beautifully stunning . Would be great on my wrist

[Watchmeister]

Beautifully stunning . Would be great on my wrist

+1. Stunning piece and a real landmark piece.