Rolex 1665 · Dial Reference · Double Red Sea-Dweller
DRSD Mark V
It has recently come to my attention the existence of a new Double Red dial configuration — a late-production variant with characteristics unlike any previous DRSD dial.
DRSD Mark V — full dial view showing matt surface, red “Submariner 2000” and “Sea-Dweller” text, and Luminova markers
Dial Characteristics
The new dial configuration can be described as follows:
Mark V · Key Features
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Surface
Matt dial finish
Red Text
“Submariner 2000” and “Sea-Dweller” printed in red
Lume Material
Luminova — a departure from the tritium found in all previous DRSD dials
Depth Fonts
Italic typeface for depth markings — ft and m — a change from all prior dials which used upright fonts
Coronet Shape
Similar in shape to the Mark II coronet
DRSD Mark V — detail view. Note the italic depth marking fonts and the Luminova-filled markers
Collector Notes
Clearly this dial is a recent production from Rolex. It would be speculative to say anything other than that it exists and is a factory-produced piece.
Please note that there is no information available on how or where to obtain this dial. This page exists solely to document the dial and its distinguishing characteristics for the collector community.
DRSD Mark V — close-up showing coronet form, italic depth font, and Luminova fill in the hour markers. Courtesy Ded / avantnoire.com
Photos courtesy of www.londonwatchcompany.com
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Additional photos courtesy of Ded at www.avantnoire.com