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bronco · 30 March 2008, 06:27 AM

I'm a new member and find this to be a great forum. I acquired my first Rolex last year. Paid $1000 and additional $970 at Rolex for repairs. It is a Sea Dweller 1665, SN 8056###. Due to previous owner I had to have repaired: new bezel, new hands, new winding crown, new case tube, new end piece, new second hand. I have no box or original papers. In my recent research through this and other forums, I feel that this could be a collectable watch and I got a really good deal on it. I wear this watch everyday. I Love it. I figure that year is 1983 to 1984. I am curious if anyone knows last production year of the 1665. Also I would appreciate an estimate of value.

BiG JeEzY · 1 April 2008, 07:34 AM

Hello and welcome TRF, that is an excellent, stunning watch!!

It is very collectible today, all 1665's are very collectible and have appreciated in terms of value.

ENjoy your stay here, glad to have you aboard!

frostie · 1 April 2008, 07:04 PM

Welcome to TRF

You have a stunning watch there

Enjoy your stay here and have fun

mdx77 · 2 April 2008, 09:26 AM

Welcome to TRF!

Very nice piece you've got there.....

Tools · 9 April 2008, 02:20 AM

Welcome aboard...

Great choice.........

jasonbellevue · 9 April 2008, 06:10 PM

Very nice SD, welcome to TRF.

DSJ · 9 April 2008, 11:50 PM

While collectable, it's still very WEARABLE, which I am glad you are doing - welcome to TRF!

SPACE-DWELLER · 12 April 2008, 10:33 PM

Welcome to TRF!

Great SD and with one of the best series' movts. ever made by Rolex!

Terry Newton · 13 April 2008, 03:03 AM

Nice watch. Enjoy your stay here. What do you have your sights on now?

You can't just stop at one.

Terry Newton

DadsWatch72 · 19 July 2009, 11:18 AM

How is it that bronco was able to have his 1665 serviced by a RCS with no trouble but I am being treated like I'm from Pluto? It was only in March of last year that this was posted so I suppose it could have been a year before 08' that he had it serviced.

datejust1 · 13 February 2010, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DadsWatch72

How is it that bronco was able to have his 1665 serviced by a RCS with no trouble but I am being treated like I'm from Pluto? It was only in March of last year that this was posted so I suppose it could have been a year before 08' that he had it serviced.

Ask JJ to talk to RSC. Remember he's the ex-CEO and maybe can help u with that.

Back to the Nice Rolex... Bronco, That's a great example of an SD. Looks Great!! Enjoy in good health and may it bring you lots of hapiness!

DadsWatch72 · 13 February 2010, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by datejust1

Ask JJ to talk to RSC. Remember he's the ex-CEO and maybe can help u with that.

Back to the Nice Rolex... Bronco, That's a great example of an SD. Looks Great!! Enjoy in good health and may it bring you lots of hapiness!

That was wayyyyy back when I was still talking with RSC. I have had it serviced by NYC RSC since then. BTW, I don't know too much about these White SD 2000's so maybe the casebacks were different for them.

Lol-x · 22 July 2009, 11:28 AM

I think it depends where you take it. Maybe you are going to New York but you might do better at Dallas. Beverley Hills was very accommodating until they closed down earlier this year.

DadsWatch72 · 23 July 2009, 03:57 AM

I was shot down in Dallas. I had it done there in 95'. I was told by NY they didn't want to deal with the problem of parts not being replaceable, fragility of older dials, and of potential damage during service. I told them I was totally confident in their ability to service it and wouldn't hold them responsible for the dial. If I do somehow get them to service the watch, I don't think they would want me telling everybody about it. I may have to swear an oath of secrecy.

sexner · 23 July 2009, 05:54 AM

Welcome to TRF!!

Very nice timepiece to cut your teeth on.

idk01 · 23 July 2009, 07:06 PM

Welcome to TRF Bronco,

Congrats on the SD

Nice one

Enjoy,

Dave.

Latrodectus · 25 July 2009, 11:47 AM

Welcome to TRF, you got a great watch!!

Valing · 24 September 2009, 11:35 PM

Hi Bronco,

I was browsing the Rolex sites and found your post in this forum.
Congrats on such a nice piece!

I have the exact same one as yours. a 1665 with serial 80xxxxxx.
I bought the watch in 1984 in a duty free shop in Hong Kong. I was
24 years old and I bought it because I did a lot of fishing and diving.
This was a lot of money for me back then. It was worth it.
I am from Hawaii but reside in No. VA. USA. I only wear this watch
very occassionally, maybe once or twice a year.

I have never serviced this watch since new and it keeps accurate time
even today. It boggles my mind that a watch can last this long!! The
only thing that went bad was the band link below the six o'clock. The link
was replaced by an authorized Rolex dealer in Ballston, VA. I do have a
sweep hand corrosion but still in good shape. As you can imagine, I paid
about $1,250.00 back in '84. It's probably worth more by now but I would
not sell this piece. I have very fond memories of this watch.

Enjoy your watch!

Lol-x · 25 September 2009, 01:26 AM

valing, your watch is worth a lot lot more now.

However, it is definitely worth getting it serviced as the oils in the movement will have degraded over the years. Make sure you keep the original dial and hands, but take it to a Rolex watchmaker and get it serviced is essential. This watch should last several lifetimes or more if you keep it properly maintained.

Valing · 25 September 2009, 11:15 AM

Thanks for the advise.

Come to think of it, it was serviced when I had the band link replaced.
That was about 10 years ago.
I will take it in for servicing and sweep hand replacement.

simoneGMT · 25 December 2009, 09:19 PM

Here in Italy it's worth about US$12000 now!

SDDS · 25 December 2009, 11:18 PM

welcome to trf..u gotta great watch..wear it in good health

dimas-alang · 8 February 2010, 09:50 AM

hi Bronco and Valing,

kudos to both of you on ur SDs. Just curious if you have noticed on the casebacks. is the world "PATENTED" on the inside of the case back been etched out. I saw a piece on the online auctions with it being etched out. I was wondering if these are common for most of the last SDs made in 83 and 84 as i'm planing to buy this piece. thanks in advance,

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=113810

JMIND · 8 February 2010, 02:35 PM

Welcome to TRF!

Jerry

JohnBoy · 12 February 2010, 01:19 PM

Welcome! Thats a great watch and a fine investment for you - certainly based on what you paid for it. Continue to enjoy it in good health!

DadsWatch72 · 13 February 2010, 12:59 AM

Interesting. This caseback isn't listed as one of the three known types of casebacks on the DRSD website. It is missing the word "Patent" engraving on the "Big Oyster" caseback. The only version I didn't list an example of is the Patent Pending caseback.

http://doubleredseadweller.com/dr_casebacks.htm

tandrup · 13 February 2010, 08:46 AM

Nice watch. Welcome to TRF.

rfknauss · 13 February 2010, 10:39 AM

Welcome to TRF!
Beautiful watch.

sea-dweller · 19 February 2010, 02:05 PM

Congrats, that is a gorgeous SD !

Welshwatchman · 20 February 2010, 04:01 AM

Welcome to TRF.

30 March 2008, 06:27 AM	#1
bronco "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Louisiana Watch: Sea Dweller 1665 Posts: 4	My first rolex: Sea Dweller 1665 I'm a new member and find this to be a great forum. I acquired my first Rolex last year. Paid $1000 and additional $970 at Rolex for repairs. It is a Sea Dweller 1665, SN 8056###. Due to previous owner I had to have repaired: new bezel, new hands, new winding crown, new case tube, new end piece, new second hand. I have no box or original papers. In my recent research through this and other forums, I feel that this could be a collectable watch and I got a really good deal on it. I wear this watch everyday. I Love it. I figure that year is 1983 to 1984. I am curious if anyone knows last production year of the 1665. Also I would appreciate an estimate of value. Attached Images

1 April 2008, 07:34 AM	#2
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	Hello and welcome TRF, that is an excellent, stunning watch!! It is very collectible today, all 1665's are very collectible and have appreciated in terms of value. ENjoy your stay here, glad to have you aboard! __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

1 April 2008, 07:04 PM	#3
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2 April 2008, 09:26 AM	#4
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9 April 2008, 02:20 AM	#5
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9 April 2008, 06:10 PM	#6
jasonbellevue "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: at home Posts: 5,098	Very nice SD, welcome to TRF. __________________

9 April 2008, 11:50 PM	#7
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	While collectable, it's still very WEARABLE, which I am glad you are doing - welcome to TRF! __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

12 April 2008, 10:33 PM	#8
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF! Great SD and with one of the best series' movts. ever made by Rolex! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

13 April 2008, 03:03 AM	#9
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	Nice watch. Enjoy your stay here. What do you have your sights on now? You can't just stop at one. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

19 July 2009, 11:18 AM	#10
DadsWatch72 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: DRSD 1665 #3551XXX Posts: 2,401	bezel How is it that bronco was able to have his 1665 serviced by a RCS with no trouble but I am being treated like I'm from Pluto? It was only in March of last year that this was posted so I suppose it could have been a year before 08' that he had it serviced. Last edited by DadsWatch72; 19 July 2009 at 12:26 PM.. Reason: typo

22 July 2009, 11:28 AM	#13
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,649	I think it depends where you take it. Maybe you are going to New York but you might do better at Dallas. Beverley Hills was very accommodating until they closed down earlier this year. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

23 July 2009, 03:57 AM	#14
DadsWatch72 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: DRSD 1665 #3551XXX Posts: 2,401	I was shot down in Dallas. I had it done there in 95'. I was told by NY they didn't want to deal with the problem of parts not being replaceable, fragility of older dials, and of potential damage during service. I told them I was totally confident in their ability to service it and wouldn't hold them responsible for the dial. If I do somehow get them to service the watch, I don't think they would want me telling everybody about it. I may have to swear an oath of secrecy.

23 July 2009, 05:54 AM	#15
sexner "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: 4Q Location: Nowhere near you Watch: 169622, 124060 Posts: 2,014	Welcome to TRF!! Very nice timepiece to cut your teeth on. __________________ One should endeavor to do what is right not what is established.

23 July 2009, 07:06 PM	#16
idk01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Australia Watch: DJ16233TT Posts: 18,485	Welcome to TRF Bronco, Congrats on the SD Nice one Enjoy, Dave. __________________ *Apprentice to Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth*

25 July 2009, 11:47 AM	#17
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24 September 2009, 11:35 PM	#18
Valing "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NO.VA, USA Posts: 3	Sea Dweller 1665 Hi Bronco, I was browsing the Rolex sites and found your post in this forum. Congrats on such a nice piece! I have the exact same one as yours. a 1665 with serial 80xxxxxx. I bought the watch in 1984 in a duty free shop in Hong Kong. I was 24 years old and I bought it because I did a lot of fishing and diving. This was a lot of money for me back then. It was worth it. I am from Hawaii but reside in No. VA. USA. I only wear this watch very occassionally, maybe once or twice a year. I have never serviced this watch since new and it keeps accurate time even today. It boggles my mind that a watch can last this long!! The only thing that went bad was the band link below the six o'clock. The link was replaced by an authorized Rolex dealer in Ballston, VA. I do have a sweep hand corrosion but still in good shape. As you can imagine, I paid about $1,250.00 back in '84. It's probably worth more by now but I would not sell this piece. I have very fond memories of this watch. Enjoy your watch!

25 September 2009, 01:26 AM	#19
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,649	valing, your watch is worth a lot lot more now. However, it is definitely worth getting it serviced as the oils in the movement will have degraded over the years. Make sure you keep the original dial and hands, but take it to a Rolex watchmaker and get it serviced is essential. This watch should last several lifetimes or more if you keep it properly maintained. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

25 September 2009, 11:15 AM	#20
Valing "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NO.VA, USA Posts: 3	lol-ex Thanks for the advise. Come to think of it, it was serviced when I had the band link replaced. That was about 10 years ago. I will take it in for servicing and sweep hand replacement.

25 December 2009, 09:19 PM	#21
simoneGMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: simone Location: rome, italy Watch: 5513 gilt perfect Posts: 1	Here in Italy it's worth about US$12000 now!

25 December 2009, 11:18 PM	#22
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	welcome to trf..u gotta great watch..wear it in good health __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

8 February 2010, 09:50 AM	#23
dimas-alang "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: usa Posts: 2	hi Bronco and Valing, kudos to both of you on ur SDs. Just curious if you have noticed on the casebacks. is the world "PATENTED" on the inside of the case back been etched out. I saw a piece on the online auctions with it being etched out. I was wondering if these are common for most of the last SDs made in 83 and 84 as i'm planing to buy this piece. thanks in advance, http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=113810

8 February 2010, 02:35 PM	#24
JMIND "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jerry Location: New Mexico Watch: 16610 M Series Posts: 1,084	Welcome to TRF! Jerry

12 February 2010, 01:19 PM	#25
JohnBoy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: John Location: Seattle, WA USA Watch: Rolex - a few! Posts: 1,472	Welcome! Thats a great watch and a fine investment for you - certainly based on what you paid for it. Continue to enjoy it in good health!

13 February 2010, 12:59 AM	#26
DadsWatch72 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: DRSD 1665 #3551XXX Posts: 2,401	Caseback Interesting. This caseback isn't listed as one of the three known types of casebacks on the DRSD website. It is missing the word "Patent" engraving on the "Big Oyster" caseback. The only version I didn't list an example of is the Patent Pending caseback. http://doubleredseadweller.com/dr_casebacks.htm Attached Images

13 February 2010, 08:46 AM	#27
tandrup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Watch: 14060M Posts: 921	Nice watch. Welcome to TRF. __________________ Regards, Lars 14060M, 16570 White, 116200 Tuxedo Dial Georg Jensen 2347

13 February 2010, 10:39 AM	#28
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19 February 2010, 02:05 PM	#29
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats, that is a gorgeous SD ! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

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