Catalog example attributed to Rolex 1665 Gas escape valve / Great White, Mk 0-IV
Catalog example: Rolex 1665 Gas escape valve / Great White, Mk 0-IV. Sourced example; exact configuration not independently verified. Photo source: windvintage.com

Submariner reference

Rolex 1665

Gas escape valve / Great White, Mk 0-IV

Great White, Mk 0-IVGas escape valveCollector notes

The early Sea-Dweller adds a helium escape valve and greater depth capability to the Rolex dive-watch line. Double RedA Sea-Dweller dial with two lines of red text, one for Sea-Dweller and one for Submariner 2000. and Great WhiteA Sea-Dweller 1665 nickname for later examples with all-white dial text instead of the earlier red lines. dials mark different phases of production. This catalog entry records case material: Gas escape valveA gas escape valve used on saturation-diving watches so built-up helium can leave the case safely.; dial: Great White, Mk 0-IV.

Dealer range
$15,000 to $30,000
Auction range
$11,000 to $25,000
Evidence
3 source links

A closer look

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Recorded specifications by configuration
Reference / configurationCase materialDialEvidence links
1665 · Gas escape valve / Great White, Mk 0-IVGas escape valveGreat White, Mk 0-IV0 reference; 0 price
1665 · Gas escape valve / Double Red, Mk IGas escape valveDouble Red, Mk I0 reference; 0 price
1665 · Gas escape valve / Double Red, Mk II-IVGas escape valveDouble Red, Mk II-IV0 reference; 0 price
16660 · COMEXNot recordedNot recorded0 reference; 0 price
16600 · Sapphire, 1220m / GlossySapphire, 1220mGlossy0 reference; 0 price
16660 · Sapphire, 1220m / GlossySapphire, 1220mGlossy0 reference; 0 price

Questions to identify this configuration

  • Case material: Gas escape valve. Ask which reference document or item-specific photograph supports this recorded detail, and whether the offered watch differs.
  • Dial: Great White, Mk 0-IV. Ask which reference document or item-specific photograph supports this recorded detail, and whether the offered watch differs.
  • Request clear reference and serial markings, a service history and disclosure of replaced components. Compare those documents with the exact configuration above before treating another example as equivalent.

Reference sources and price evidence

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Collector Notes

1977-83; white text; last plexi Sea-Dweller; rail dialA dial where lines of text align vertically like rails. Collectors use it as a subtle production and supplier clue. variant

Pricing Ranges

Dealer range
$15,000 to $30,000
Auction range
$11,000 to $25,000
Links

Reference Details

Reference
1665
Collection
Submariner
Family
Submariner
Dial
Great White, Mk 0-IV
Case
Gas escape valve
Data
Comparable-driven
Photo set
3 images
Workbook source
Submariner row 34

Reference Photos

Catalog example attributed to Rolex 1665 Gas escape valve / Great White, Mk 0-IV, photo 1
Sourced example; exact configuration not independently verified. windvintage.com
Catalog example attributed to Rolex 1665 Gas escape valve / Great White, Mk 0-IV, photo 2
Sourced example; exact configuration not independently verified. bobswatches.com
Catalog example attributed to Rolex 1665 Gas escape valve / Great White, Mk 0-IV, photo 3
Sourced example; exact configuration not independently verified. craftandtailored.com

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Gas escape valve

The early Sea-Dweller adds a helium escape valve and greater depth capability to the Rolex dive-watch line. Double Red and Great White dials mark different phases of production.

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