Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

New York, Jun 14, 2006

LOT 151

"Datejust" Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Datejust, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified", Ref. 1600. Made in 1966. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.

USD 1,000 - 2,000

EUR 800 - 1,600

Sold: USD 1,416

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, plain inclined bezel, engraved case back, crystal with "cyclops" lens. D. Satiné silver with applied faceted steel indexes and luminous dots, aperture for the date. Luminous steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balancespring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm. To be sold without reserve


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-7

Good

Oxidized

Movement: 3-7*

Good

Oxidized

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-36-01

Good

Partially re-gilt

HANDS Original