Rolex Sea-dweller ref 1665 MK2 Rail dial with Vivid Patina Box and Service Papers

The 1665 Sea-Dweller is a vintage Rolex classic, and we love the extra heft it brings to the wrist compared to a Submariner.

This particular example features a rare and sought-after Stern-made rail dial, named for the distinctive alignment of the text in the lower half of the dial—the ‘C’ in “Chronometer” lines up directly with the ‘C’ in “Certified.” It’s a subtle but significant detail that collectors go wild for. This example also boasts a rich cream-colored patina that glows beautifully beneath the original Tropic 39 crystal. Simply stunning.

But it gets even better: the bezel insert is the desirable “kissing 40” variant, where the 4 and 0 in “40” actually touch—a quirky and highly collectible detail that adds even more vintage character to this already exceptional tool watch.

The case is strong and full, especially at the lugs, and it comes fitted with a solid link Oyster bracelet, reference 93150, with 585 end links and a clasp stamped “I.” To top it all off, the watch includes a Rolex service paper from 2007, the corresponding service invoice, and its original inner and outer Rolex boxes—a rare package.The watch has been fully checked and regulated by our watchmaker.The watch has been fully checked and regulated by our watchmaker.The watch has been fully serviced by our watchmaker.

This is the kind of Sea-Dweller that checks all the boxes—rare dial, stunning patina, collectible bezel, and full Rolex service history with boxes to match.
If you’re hunting for a vintage ‘Dweller with all the right details, this is one worth jumping on.

Specifications:

• Rolex Reference 1665 Sea-dweller

• 40mm steel case with helium escape valve

• Serial 601xxxx dating to 1979

• Matte finish ‘Rail’ dial with cream patina

• Slight Faded bezel insert” kissing 40 “

• Solid link Oyster bracelet 93150 with 585 end links and clasp stamped “I”.

• 2007 Rolex service paper plus invoice for this work

• Fully checked by our watchmaker

• One-year mechanical warranty

• Comes with its rare Rolex inner and outer boxes

• Free worldwide Fedex Priority shipping