Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...

Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

LOT 374

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, "DateJust", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1601. Produced from the 60's to the 70's in steel and gold, in 14K and 18K yellow gold and in 18K white gold.Fine tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date and 18K yellow gold Jubilé bracelet with ridged links at the center.

CHF 5,000 - 8,000

USD 3,000 - 4,800

Sold: CHF 5,520

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, ridged bezel repeating the decoration of the central links of the bracelet, screwed-down case back and crown, crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. champagne with applied gold ridged indexes, aperture for the date. "Bâton" tritium-coated yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-sprng.Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 4 - 6
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

Similar watches are published in "Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches", by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova 2001, pp. 236, 239, 240, 242, 243, 372.