Baron - Mr Red
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Hey Francois...
Jun 03, 2013,01:47 AM
.....the Single Red is the one that you are talking about?
Well, its not that they produced only one.....i think it may be 2 or so....but these watches were prototypes. Rolex wanted to develop a saturation diving watch so produced a number of prototypes that they could evaluate. One such prototype was the Single Red. The Mk1 Patent Pending DRSD is another such prototype where around 100 were produced and tested. These watches were never really for sale to the public...though maybe one or two did get sold.
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Rolex 1665 - The Rail Dial
By: Baron - Mr Red : December 25th, 2018-13:10
The 1665 Double Red Sea-Dweller (DRSD) has a very broad following amongst vintage Rolex collectors. There are entire websites devoted to the history, details and intricacies of this great watch. Produced for a decade (1967-77) with a multiple of dial and ...
Insane???
By: Baron - Mr Red : June 3rd, 2013-00:02
Uhm...... I guess you are right!
LOL !
By: flamenco : June 3rd, 2013-00:09
Like Ed, I can never keep track as well ... Although it makes for an interesting read. Not to mention the passion exuded by Rolex collectors ! The question is, who discovers this "differences" and how does this get proliferated !?!
Very informative
By: Aless156 : June 3rd, 2013-00:10
Thanks for the analysis. I love the white 1665.
A superb reference post, my friend.
By: amanico : June 3rd, 2013-00:11
I didn't know all these details about the Great Whit, or about the SD RD ( Rail Dial ). It is great to have all these details in the same article, especially for those who are hunting this watch. A superb reference post, Baron. Bravo. Nicolas.
Thanks Nicolas
By: Baron - Mr Red : June 3rd, 2013-00:14
I think what is interesting is finding out new or at least different angles to the watch. I love the Stern link to the Comex Rail Dial for example.....and the Sea-Dweller name appearing uniquely.....these things make the watch history richer and a big par...
Wow great review !
By: DrStrong : June 3rd, 2013-00:23
thanks a lot for sharing your research about this fascinating watch
Great timing!
By: vernon : June 3rd, 2013-01:15
Thanks for a great and informative article. I've also been swayed by the charms of the Rail Dial - I don't know what it is about the layout but it just looks right to me. A double red is probably out of my reach but a nice Rail would do me just fine and t...
Hi Vernon...
By: Baron - Mr Red : June 3rd, 2013-01:27
I really don't think you will be disappointed with any of the Great Whites.......good hunting
Bravo Baron!
By: ESE 2A : June 3rd, 2013-01:39
Very nice topic!!! If i could correct something, i would say about the rail dial, that the range is 5.7-5.8 (but you can find it even on 6.2) Ciao ;)
Yes, i have seen that it can come in 6.2....
By: Baron - Mr Red : June 3rd, 2013-01:50
......but if i am honest, i am only truly comfortable in a 5.70X - 5.99Xm range. I am not saying you are wrong as who knows for sure how Rolex fitted their dials with consistency....but I would say I would much prefer my Rail Dial fo fall between 5.7-6.0m...
I can just give my opinion ...
By: marcello pisani : September 8th, 2014-07:13
and not " facts " as the Lake has allways been quite contrary to give production numbers. we could reason in this way considering that : 1) in the 5.7 - 6.2 range there are 8 batches of 1665 ; 2) the elapsed time is around 24 months ; 3) in the same case ...
well at that time ....
By: marcello pisani : September 8th, 2014-09:39
1665 was not really a commercial success ..... a really specialized watch .... with an higher price than 1680/5513 ... made in a very very lower number than the damned cosmographs screw-down pushers. still underestimated also in the " standard version " ....
Well Baron, I am flabergasted:) how one would....
By: Sandgroper : June 3rd, 2013-01:39
discover that a hyphen between Sea and Dweller is shorter or longer, that the R of Oyster is directly placed under the base of the R of Rolex or otherwise is AMAZING!! Almost like looking for a needle in a haystack. I guess that MUST be the definition of ...
Hey Francois...
By: Baron - Mr Red : June 3rd, 2013-01:47
.....the Single Red is the one that you are talking about? Well, its not that they produced only one.....i think it may be 2 or so....but these watches were prototypes. Rolex wanted to develop a saturation diving watch so produced a number of prototypes t...
ah yes....
By: Baron - Mr Red : June 3rd, 2013-02:45
so 5200000....5.2m yes
Thanks Mod...
By: gensiulia : June 3rd, 2013-01:46
...a cornerstone for a lover of the most fascinating Rolex ref. ave, chris
Cheers Ken
By: Baron - Mr Red : June 3rd, 2013-03:07
Its good to give this reference its correct status!
Well....
By: Baron - Mr Red : June 3rd, 2013-05:41
.....it is quite easy to take pictures of a watch I love owning. I am pleased you like it....
A very interesting and informative post!
By: fernando : June 4th, 2013-06:41
Just one question: Will it still be called a great white if all the indices and hands have turned a dark yellow colour. :) Just happened to see one in such a condition. cheers fernando
Excellent article
By: cmclee : June 4th, 2013-06:57
probably the most complete by far.. thanks for sharing ! here's my MK4. ...
great write up
By: Ryan5446 : June 4th, 2013-10:19
thanks ! Here is my humble contribution ...
Amazing scholarship, Baron...
By: descartes1 : September 10th, 2014-07:19
It is this sort of analysis that makes vintage collecting so interesting IMO. While I do love new/newer models too, any person can walk into a retail store and buy what's in the case. It is far more interesting to look at collecting with something other t...
Great report
By: FrancisV : September 8th, 2014-06:57
Thank you for your dedication and time in producing such an in depth review. Kind regards