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Find your local specialistRolex. A fine and extremely rare stainless steel automatic diver’s wristwatch
26-jewel, Cal. 1570, self-winding movement, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism, water-resistant, helium escape valve at 9, black dial with luminous round, triangular and baton indices, aperture for the date at 3, centre seconds, luminous steel skeleton hands, screwed-down engraved case back and crown, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix finshing, graduated revolving black bezel for the decompression times, Triplock winding crown protected by the crown guard, plastic crystal, polished stainless steel Rolex Oyster Fliplock bracelet, case, dial and movement signed 39mm.
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In the 1950s, the fascination with undersea exploration and the development of SCUBA diving as a leisure pursuit led to a cult following of the Rolex Submariner. Launched at the 1954 Basel Spring Fair, the first Submariner model was waterproof to 300 feet, adequate to meet needs at that point in time. However, the explosion in demand for oil and gas in the mid-1950s led to a rise deep sea drilling explorations. Unfortunately, the Submariner’s construction did not allow it go to the depths that were required and in 1971, the Sea Dweller was launched. Improvements made such as a strengthened case and gas escape valve allowed this revamped model to withstand the high pressure of deep sea level diving and repeated compression/decompression cycles. Their ability to withstand arduous conditions and their reputation for precision has made this a timepiece that is appreciated not just by professional divers, but also by Rolex connoisseurs. Subtle differences in appearances between the Submariner and the Sea Dweller including a specially designed bracelet that has extension links so that the watch may be worn over a light diving suit, has ensured the Sea Dweller an avid following in the Rolex collectors market.