The Mondani Collection of Rolex Wrist...

Geneva, May 14, 2006

LOT 239

Ref. 1601, White Gold ?Datejust? Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified?, Ref. 1601. Case No. 3689145. Made in 1974. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with date and an 18K white gold Jubilee bracelet.

CHF 2,500 - 3,500

EUR 1,600 - 2,300 / USD 2,000 - 2,700

Sold: CHF 15,930

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, faceted bezel, crystal with ?cyclops? lens. D. Satiné silver with applied white gold bâton indexes, outer minutes/seconds divisions, aperature for the date. White gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 1575, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, shock-absorber. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

This watch is illustrated in ?Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches?, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, 2001 Edition, p. 243.