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dnystrom · 30 December 2010, 07:03 AM

Or, should I say seadwellers. I have 2 of these that are about 3 years apart from each other. They are the 2000 ft 610 meter models. I would say that they are in very good condition. Always been serviced by Rolex. Ive been trying to get info on these and all I could come up with is the years that they were made.
I get it at between 1977 to 1981. Also I take it that the the model number is 1665? One has the patina look on the dial and the other is nice and white. The one that has not discolored is older. Any info on these will be a big help to me. There is no RED on these watches I used to wear them but got a 1500 model that was beat up and sent it to New York back in 1981 and have been wearing it since.
Thanks!
Dave

Clay · 30 December 2010, 07:50 AM

Try this:
http://doubleredseadweller.com/1665whitesd.html

dnystrom · 30 December 2010, 08:02 AM

Thanks for the info!

bobdog377 · 30 December 2010, 08:11 AM

Oysterworld is a favorite of mine for info

blueline994 · 30 December 2010, 03:43 PM

How about some quick picture? Any on hand? Love to see them.

dnystrom · 30 December 2010, 11:43 PM

I have to do some reading on how to upload. I am now just learning about these that I took for granted all these years. And there is a story how I wound up with 2. I understand that this model is commanding high prices?

dnystrom · 31 December 2010, 03:01 AM

Here are the pair. I have to improve on taking pictures.

wehttaM · 31 December 2010, 03:50 AM

Those make a great pair. Stunning!

Rickster · 31 December 2010, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobdog377

Oysterworld is a favorite of mine for info

Great site! Thanks for posting

RLXSTR · 31 December 2010, 08:42 AM

Beautiful! I've got a 1665 myself!

blueline994 · 31 December 2010, 03:21 PM

Nice pair! This is one of my favorite watches when I was a teenager!
If you are thinking of selling one let me know. I'm currently hunting for a Great White 1665.

dnystrom · 1 January 2011, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueline994

Nice pair! This is one of my favorite watches when I was a teenager!
If you are thinking of selling one let me know. I'm currently hunting for a Great White 1665.

In the near future I will be putting them on the market. But I want to be absolutely sure that the 1665 on the left in the picture is indeed a great white. All is correct with the info I have received in this thread. I didnt know about the great white until a few day's ago. I wondered why one would have a yellow look on the dial and the other didnt. Both were purchased new by me in the early 80's. So if anybody knows if the Great White dial will patina a little over the years please let me know. The white has my name engraved on the back and there is a story about that.

Happy New Year!

Dave

Clay · 1 January 2011, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dnystrom

In the near future I will be putting them on the market. But I want to be absolutely sure that the 1665 on the left in the picture is indeed a great white. All is correct with the info I have received in this thread. I didnt know about the great white until a few day's ago. I wondered why one would have a yellow look on the dial and the other didnt. Both were purchased new by me in the early 80's. So if anybody knows if the Great White dial will patina a little over the years please let me know. The white has my name engraved on the back and there is a story about that.

Happy New Year!

Dave

Yes Dave, Patina is to be expected....Why some watches Patina more then others is a question still up for debate.....

Here's my 5.3 mil 1665 from 1977.....Very little patina.....

kyle L · 1 January 2011, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dnystrom

In the near future I will be putting them on the market. But I want to be absolutely sure that the 1665 on the left in the picture is indeed a great white. All is correct with the info I have received in this thread. I didnt know about the great white until a few day's ago. I wondered why one would have a yellow look on the dial and the other didnt. Both were purchased new by me in the early 80's. So if anybody knows if the Great White dial will patina a little over the years please let me know. The white has my name engraved on the back and there is a story about that.

Happy New Year!

Dave

Both of them look to have patina, but the one on the right has a little more. Some people like the look, personally I do. Great pair!

dnystrom · 1 January 2011, 04:41 AM

Yes! Very nice! I need to get both of mine serviced as they have been in the
safe for some time.
Happy New Year!

Dave

30 December 2010, 07:03 AM	#1
dnystrom Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Dave Nystrom Location: Kingman,Arizona Watch: 1500 Posts: 23	Sea Dweller 1980? Or, should I say seadwellers. I have 2 of these that are about 3 years apart from each other. They are the 2000 ft 610 meter models. I would say that they are in very good condition. Always been serviced by Rolex. Ive been trying to get info on these and all I could come up with is the years that they were made. I get it at between 1977 to 1981. Also I take it that the the model number is 1665? One has the patina look on the dial and the other is nice and white. The one that has not discolored is older. Any info on these will be a big help to me. There is no RED on these watches I used to wear them but got a 1500 model that was beat up and sent it to New York back in 1981 and have been wearing it since. Thanks! Dave

30 December 2010, 08:11 AM	#4
bobdog377 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Roland Location: uk Watch: 16600+1603 tt Posts: 273	Oysterworld is a favorite of mine for info __________________ QUI CUSTODIET IPSOS CUSTODES???

31 December 2010, 08:42 AM	#10
RLXSTR "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Donald Location: Texas Watch: Sub5513 / Choc1675 Posts: 826	Beautiful! I've got a 1665 myself! __________________ '66 5513 Meters First \| '77 1675 Chocolate \| '85 DateJust 2-Tone \| Omega Planet Ocean Chrono XL Orange \| 1978 Omega Speedmaster 1st Walk on the Moon

30 December 2010, 07:50 AM	#2
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	Try this: http://doubleredseadweller.com/1665whitesd.html

30 December 2010, 08:02 AM	#3
dnystrom Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Dave Nystrom Location: Kingman,Arizona Watch: 1500 Posts: 23	Thanks for the info!

30 December 2010, 03:43 PM	#5
blueline994 Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: miami Watch: 5100 Beta 21 Posts: 51	How about some quick picture? Any on hand? Love to see them.

30 December 2010, 11:43 PM	#6
dnystrom Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Dave Nystrom Location: Kingman,Arizona Watch: 1500 Posts: 23	I have to do some reading on how to upload. I am now just learning about these that I took for granted all these years. And there is a story how I wound up with 2. I understand that this model is commanding high prices?

31 December 2010, 03:50 AM	#8
wehttaM "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 557	Those make a great pair. Stunning!

31 December 2010, 03:21 PM	#11
blueline994 Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: miami Watch: 5100 Beta 21 Posts: 51	Nice pair! This is one of my favorite watches when I was a teenager! If you are thinking of selling one let me know. I'm currently hunting for a Great White 1665.

1 January 2011, 04:41 AM	#15
dnystrom Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Dave Nystrom Location: Kingman,Arizona Watch: 1500 Posts: 23	Yes! Very nice! I need to get both of mine serviced as they have been in the safe for some time. Happy New Year! Dave

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