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Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Nov 12, 2006

LOT 230

Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified?, case No 5218806, Ref. 1002. Made in 1977. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneaushaped, 14K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 14K yellow gold Rolex riveted Oyster bracelet. Acompanied by a warranty.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 3,800 - 5,000 / USD 4,800 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 6,490

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, inclined bezel. D. Blue with applied yellow gold and black bâton indexes, luminous dots, outer minute/seconds divisions. Luminous gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodiumplated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance-spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 12 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. 1002 was featured in the Rolex catalogue from 1960 to1990.