Bidspirit auction | Exceptional Vintage 1972 Steel Rolex

Exceptional Vintage 1972 Steel Rolex Sea - Dweller Double Red Ref. 1665, submersible 2000ft/610m WITH ORIGINAL GUARANTEE – Vintage Diving Icon, 2000ft submersible - Preserving it's original RÖSCH & Co Original Rolex Guarantee, Bern, Switzerland. Serial no 3,118,XXX. This exceptional Rolex Sea-Dweller “Double Red” Submariner 2000ft/610m is one of the most sought-after references in the history of professional dive watches. Made in stainless steel, it features an approximate 40 mm Oyster case, with a height of 14.7 mm and 20 mm lug width, equipped with the original unidirectional rotating bezel and engraved helium escape valve (”Gas Escape Valve”). Its iconic black dial retains the rare double red text ”SEA-DWELLER / SUBMARINER 2000”, along with aged tritium hour markers, date window at 3 o'clock, and original Mercedes hands. The case back is hand-signed, and the watch is accompanied by its original Rolex warranty certificate, issued by Swiss jeweler RÖSCH & Co, including the punched serial number that confirms its authenticity and provenance. Produced in the 1970s—when Rolex worked closely with professional divers—this Sea-Dweller perfectly combines extreme functionality with legendary aesthetics. The watch is in international storage and remains in very good vintage condition, showing natural signs of aging that enhance its character and collectability.