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Every watch has a story to tell. With the case back of the watch inscribed with “Presented by Rolex to Allan E. Witcombe Pisces V Dive No. 231 5000FT August 3 1974.” The documentations and photographs that was consigned with the watch provides evidence that this watch was given by Rolex to International Hydrodynamics Company LTD (HYCO), a commercial company that was contracted to lay transatlantic telephone cables between Canada and Europe. According to a letter written by Mr. Allan E. Witcome, the present Rolex on his final dive have recorded a 1560 meters (5,200FT) of depth on August 3rd 1974. Estimated at HK$160k – 240k/ US$21k – 31k, this Double Red Sea-Dweller Ref. 1665, Circa 1975 will be offered in Hong Kong’s “Important Watches” sale on 11 July as Lot 2088. Visit link in bio to browse the e-catalogue. #Sothebyswatches #Rolex #SeaDweller #DoubleRed #WatchGeek #WatchesofInstagram #rolexwatches #rolexwrist #wristwatch #watches #watchaddict

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