The Mondani Collection of Rolex Wrist...

Geneva, May 14, 2006

LOT 64

Ref. 6569. So-called ?Spaceship?. Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer?, Ref. 6569. Case No.87214. Made in 1955. Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with a yellow gold-plated Rolex buckle.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

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

Sold: CHF 12,980

C.Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, engine-turned and graduated bezel. D. Two-tone matte gilter with applied yellow gold dart indexes. Yellow gold "Dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 1030, rhodiumplated, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 12mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-5-33-01

Good

Poor

Restored

HANDS Original

Notes

The dial of this watch is unusual due to the applied gold Rolex name and dart indexes. The calibre 1030 was made between 1950 and 1957. Collectors call this reference the ?Spaceship? due to the shape of the indexes. This watch is illustrated in ?Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches?, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, 2001 Edition, p. 190.