The Mondani Collection of Rolex Wrist...
Geneva, May 14, 2006
LOT 65
Ref.9780 ?Ultra-slim? Rolex, Genève, Ref. 9780. Case No. 767296. Made in 1961. Fine and rare, ultra-thin, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with the original Rolex strap and yellow gold plated buckle.
CHF 2,000 - 3,000
EUR 1,300 - 2,000 / USD 1,600 - 2,400
Sold: CHF 4,602
C. Two-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back, straight lugs, linen textured bezel and lugs. D. Champagne with applied yellow gold bâton indexes. Yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 650, rhodium- plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 5.5 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Notes
Reference 9780 is a rare ?ultra-slim? watch with textured
bezel and lugs, non-Oyster screw down back
and was produced in gold only from 1960-1963.
This watch is illustrated in ?Rolex, Collecting
Wristwatches?, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, 2001 Edition,
p. 74.