The Mondani Collection of Rolex Wrist...

Geneva, May 14, 2006

LOT 29

Ref. 1008, So-Called "Zéphir" Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified?, Ref. 1008. Case No. 1284790. Made in 1965/1966. Fine and very rare, self-winding, water-resistant, center-seconds, stainless steel and gold gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel and gold extendable Oyster bracelet.

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,000 - 3,200 / USD 2,400 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 5,310

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, yellow gold reeded and graduated bezel. D. Satiné gilt with applied luminous dot indexes and two perpendicular painted lines for 3, 6, 9 and 12. Luminous gold "Alpha" hands. M. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperature and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating 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: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

This watch is illustrated in ?Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches?, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, 2001 Edition, p. 206.