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Geneva, Oct 14, 2007
LOT 64
So-called "Zéphir" Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified?, case No. 774145, Ref. 1008. Sold on March 2, 1964. Fine and extremely rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and pink gold wristwatch with stainless steel and pink gold riveted Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by original fitted box, guarantee (now void) and a bulletin de marche.
CHF 8,500 - 11,000
EUR 5,200 - 6,700 / USD 7,000 - 9,000
Sold: CHF 9,322
C. Three-body, two-tone, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, pink gold reeded bezel with faceted indexes, pink gold screwed-down winding-crown, steel case. D. Black laquered with applied luminous dot indexes and two perpendicular painted lines for 3, 6, 9 and 12 indication. Pink gold "dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, 5 adjustments, shockabsorber, self-compensating flat balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 11 mm. Approx. overall length 200 mm.
| 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
This reference was produced from 1961 to circa 1966 only, in steel and gold and in 14K gold, and featured this special dial, socalled ?Zéphir? by collectors.