The Gift of Time

Timed Online Auction, 11 - 27 November 2025

Session 1

Current Bid

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Lot 5
  • Rolex stainless steel 'Sea-Dweller' (Great White) gentleman's wristwatch Ref 1665


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ZAR 300 000 - 370 000
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Starting at ZAR 300 000
Location
Johannesburg
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About this Item

Geneva, Switzerland
Rolex stainless steel 'Sea-Dweller' (Great White) gentleman's wristwatch Ref 1665
automatic movement, circular black MK2 Rail dial with luminous hour markers and patina, Mercedes luminous hands, circular fluted black bidirectional rotating ceramic bezel, topped with a stainless steel fluted crown embossed with the Rolex Coronet, fitted with a solid link stainless steel bracelet with Rolex folding clasp, the back case engraved,braceletlength approximately 16cm, bezel diameter approximately 48mm, 1978

Notes

Rolex, founded in 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf, is one of the world’s most influential luxury watchmakers, celebrated for blending technical innovation with timeless design. The brand pioneered breakthroughs such as the first waterproof wristwatch, the Oyster (1926), and the self-winding Perpetual rotor (1931), setting new standards in horology. Over the decades, Rolex has introduced iconic models like the Submariner, Daytona, and Day-Date, each tied to exploration, sport, and prestige. Notably, Rolex is owned by the Hans Wilsdorf Foundation, a charitable trust, which means its profits support philanthropy and social causes. Today, Rolex is known not only as one of the leaders in watchmaking but also as a cultural and charitable icon, symbolising precision, durability, and success. The "MK2" designation is used to differentiate between minor printing and aesthetic variations on the dial, with the MK2 version being known for a "smudged" crown and the "D" and "W" in "Dweller" touching.

*Strauss & Co recommends a service, and Strauss & Co does not guarantee the future working of the movement

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