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Hello!
Kaneko from COMMIT Ginza will be introducing a recommended wristwatch!
Today, it's a vintage Red Sea-Dweller with a superb patina.
ROLEX Red Sea-Dweller MK4
Ref. 1665 Serial. 52-series (manufactured circa 1977)
Cal. 1570 Hard bracelet 93150/FF580 Clasp code I4
Accessories: Watch head only
SOLD OUT!!
The first-generation Sea-Dweller, "Ref. 1665"
This model was born in 1967 in collaboration with the diving research company COMEX!
Among them, models with "SEA-DWELLER" and "SUBMARINER 2000" printed in red, which are found in early models, are commonly known as Red Sea-Dwellers.
The Red Sea-Dweller was produced for approximately 10 years until around 1977, but it is a rare model that is significantly less common than the Red Submariner.
Including the prototype model MK0, the Red Sea-Dweller is classified into 5 types up to MK4.
The individual introduced this time is an MK4, which is the final dial of the Red Sea-Dweller.
The MK4 is characterized by slightly faded printing and a large crown & ROLEX logo.
The case back features a "round logo" and the serial number is engraved on the inside.
MK4 dials exist with two types of case back: a straight logo and a round logo, but this individual is a 52-series serial number, the final individual, so it has a round logo.
Although there is a small peeling spot at the 6 o'clock position on the dial,
the rest of the dial condition is excellent,
and the hands, indexes, and tritium lume have a strong patina, making it a wonderful piece!
Here's a comparison with Dr. Ito's beloved watch, the DRSD/MK4 (right)!!
Dr. Ito's watch also has a beautiful cream patina,
can you see how strong the patina is on this piece??
The bezel insert/MK3 has some scratches,
but combined with the aged dial, it creates a great vintage atmosphere.
*The luminous point is Luminova.
The case and bracelet have usage scratches commensurate with their age.
The mid-case has not been excessively polished,
and it is a solid case that retains the rugged form unique to the Ref. 1665!
The slightly later 93150/hard bracelet has some signs of use, but
the bracelet has only slight stretch and is relatively solid!
Wrist shot!!
It has a great face!
This piece has a wonderful atmosphere that truly says "vintage"!
Vintage Red Sea-Dweller "Ref. 1665/MK4"
A Red Sea-Dweller with wonderfully strong aged tritium and a distinct ruggedness!
It would be incredibly cool to wear such a vintage model as an everyday watch!
This model has become very rare on the market recently, so don't miss out!
Customers looking for a DRSD, please consider this one!
