1978 Rolex Sea-Dweller Ref. 1665 ‘MK 2’ Pumpkin patina

The Double Red Sea Dweller eventually production stopped around the 5.2 million serial and since then a new watch that retained the model number 1665 was born. The new watch had the same case as the 1665 but the dial was now devoid of the red paint and new fonts were used and the case back was also different.

According to serial number range, this example is a MK 2 ‘Rail’, however, it presents and old (1980s) tritium service dial. The lume plots are perfect, with a kind of waffle stamp and an even pumpkin color. The black matte dial remains in top condition too with no stains, spots, or scratches. The hands show a lovely matching patina too. The 80s service bezel insert remains in very nice shape. The case remains very thick and has been previously polished.

The T39 superdomed crystal has no scratches and magnifies the maxi lume plots giving it a distinctive look.

It comes suited on a 20mm Rolex 93150 stainless steel bracelet with 585 end links and clasp code J6.