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Rolex · Sea-Dweller

Sea-Dweller

Ref. 1665 — “Double Red / Great White

Also written: DRSD

discontinuedFirst Sea-DwellerPartially documentedLast reviewed Not yet reviewed

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First Sea-Dweller, co-developed with COMEX for saturation diving. Early 'Double Red' (two red text lines) dials are exceptionally collectible and frequently faked.

At a glance

Brand
Rolex
Collection
Sea-Dweller
Reference
1665
Production
1967–1983
Caliber
1575
Case diameter
40mm
Case material
Stainless steel

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Reference family timeline

Every generation in this lineage in production order. Spans are as documented; an open end means the reference is current or its end year is not established.

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    Sea-Dweller · 1575

    1967–1983This reference
  2. 16660Triple Six

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  3. 16600

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    1988–2008
  4. 116600SD4K

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    2014–2017
  5. 126600SD43

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    2017
  6. 126603

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    2019