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.


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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

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.