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ROLEX, STEEL 'DOUBLE RED SEA-DWELLER' ASPREY, REF. 1665 Important information about this lot
Price Realised CHF 56,700
Estimate
CHF 30,000 - CHF 50,000
Estimates do not reflect the final hammer price and do not include buyer's premium, any applicable taxes or artist's resale right. Please see the Conditions of Sale for full details.
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ROLEX, STEEL 'DOUBLE RED SEA-DWELLER' ASPREY, REF. 1665
Ordered by the Sultan of Oman through the highly prestigious firm of Asprey in London’s New Bond Street, who held the Sultan’s exclusive Royal Warrant, the Asprey name is engraved on the case back in common with all the watches ordered through the Asprey company by His Majesty. As part of an exceedingly small series, only a few Asprey retailed reference 1665 Sea-Dweller's are known publically.
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Movement: The movement is ticking at the time of cataloguing; however, a service is recommended. Case: In very good overall condition with light scratches. The case back with surface wear, stamped 'Asprey'. The crown is from an earlier reference. Dial: The dial is in excellent condition. Slight scratches on the hour hand. Bracelet: The bracelet is slightly loose with surface wear. Overall condition: Very good for its age.