The Mondani Collection of Rolex Wrist...

Geneva, May 14, 2006

LOT 107

Ref. 1009, So-called "Zéphir" Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified?, Ref. 1009. Case No. 1738626. Made in 1968. Fine and very rare, self-winding, water-resistant, center seconds,18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Rolex buckle.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 2,500 - 4,000 / USD 3,000 - 4,700

Sold: CHF 8,260

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, linen textured and graduated ?Décor Soie? bezel. D. Satiné silvered with two perpendicular painted lines for 3, 6, 9 and 12. Gold "Alpha" hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperature and 5 positions, shock-absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 12 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

This watch is illustrated in ?Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches?, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, 2001 Edition, p. 207.