Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

New York, Dec 05, 2007

LOT 160

Stainless Steel Oysterquartz Rolex, Genève, ?Oysterquartz Datejust, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified?, Ref. 17000. Made in the late 1970s. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, water-resistant, stainless steel chronometer wristwatch with date and integrated, stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. To be sold without reserve

USD 1,000 - 2,000

EUR 700 - 1,400

Sold: USD 1,652

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, polished bezel, screwdown case back and crown, sapphire crystal with Cyclops lens. D. Satiné silver with applied yellow gold baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/ seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 5035 with quartz standardization, rhodium-plated, 11 jewels, adjusted to temperature, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 14 mm. Property of Various Owners


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-06

Good

HANDS Partially replaced

Notes

The 17000 series of references first appeared in the Rolex catalogue in the mid 1970s.