Rolex

The 1665 Double Red Sea-Dweller (DRSD) has a very broad following amongst vintage Rolex collectors. There are entire websites devoted to the history, details and intricacies of this great watch. Produced for a decade (1967-77) with a multiple of dial and ...  

Uhm...... I guess you are right!

Like Ed, I can never keep track as well ... Although it makes for an interesting read. Not to mention the passion exuded by Rolex collectors ! The question is, who discovers this "differences" and how does this get proliferated !?!

Thanks for the analysis. I love the white 1665.

I didn't know all these details about the Great Whit, or about the SD RD ( Rail Dial ). It is great to have all these details in the same article, especially for those who are hunting this watch. A superb reference post, Baron. Bravo. Nicolas.

I think what is interesting is finding out new or at least different angles to the watch. I love the Stern link to the Comex Rail Dial for example.....and the Sea-Dweller name appearing uniquely.....these things make the watch history richer and a big par... 

thanks a lot for sharing your research about this fascinating watch

Thanks for a great and informative article. I've also been swayed by the charms of the Rail Dial - I don't know what it is about the layout but it just looks right to me. A double red is probably out of my reach but a nice Rail would do me just fine and t... 

I really don't think you will be disappointed with any of the Great Whites.......good hunting

Very nice topic!!! If i could correct something, i would say about the rail dial, that the range is 5.7-5.8 (but you can find it even on 6.2) Ciao ;)

......but if i am honest, i am only truly comfortable in a 5.70X - 5.99Xm range. I am not saying you are wrong as who knows for sure how Rolex fitted their dials with consistency....but I would say I would much prefer my Rail Dial fo fall between 5.7-6.0m... 

for rail ( mk2 ) dial is 5.7 - 6.2.

Well, by " hear ", I mean facts. ;) Best, Amico. Nicolas

and not " facts " as the Lake has allways been quite contrary to give production numbers. we could reason in this way considering that : 1) in the 5.7 - 6.2 range there are 8 batches of 1665 ; 2) the elapsed time is around 24 months ; 3) in the same case ... 

1665 was not really a commercial success ..... a really specialized watch .... with an higher price than 1680/5513 ... made in a very very lower number than the damned cosmographs screw-down pushers. still underestimated also in the " standard version " .... 

......gladly managed to do so...B&P an added bonus. And today, I a "smug" Joe

discover that a hyphen between Sea and Dweller is shorter or longer, that the R of Oyster is directly placed under the base of the R of Rolex or otherwise is AMAZING!! Almost like looking for a needle in a haystack. I guess that MUST be the definition of ... 

.....the Single Red is the one that you are talking about? Well, its not that they produced only one.....i think it may be 2 or so....but these watches were prototypes. Rolex wanted to develop a saturation diving watch so produced a number of prototypes t... 

you are describing, you write " The Mk1 dial came on a serial number in the 5.2-5.7m range but also occasionally from 5.9-6.1m" is the "m" for million? Cheers Francois

so 5200000....5.2m yes

Cheers, Francois

...a cornerstone for a lover of the most fascinating Rolex ref. ave, chris

Its good to give this reference its correct status!

... and a great reference guide! I appreciate all the work which you took to gather all this material, photos, and info! GREAT! Thank you so much and receive my best cordial regards, Abel.

.....it is quite easy to take pictures of a watch I love owning. I am pleased you like it....

....illustrate the very subtle, but key differences. I love these types of post. Fantastic, well done Joe. Thanks for sharing. Cheers Tony

It is clear you have a soft spot for this model. Best Bill

Just one question: Will it still be called a great white if all the indices and hands have turned a dark yellow colour. :) Just happened to see one in such a condition. cheers fernando

probably the most complete by far.. thanks for sharing ! here's my MK4. ...  

thanks ! Here is my humble contribution ...  

A killer duo.....quite perfect

And my humble ones? :) :) :) SUPERB, Steven... Best, my friend. Nicolas

And congrats to a great watch! :) Best, my friend Blomman

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It is this sort of analysis that makes vintage collecting so interesting IMO. While I do love new/newer models too, any person can walk into a retail store and buy what's in the case. It is far more interesting to look at collecting with something other t... 

Thank you for your dedication and time in producing such an in depth review. Kind regards

What a Xmas night treat reading this was! Superb post by all means.... learned so much about SD history. Cheers D

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