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Geneva, Mar 16, 2008

LOT 304

?Deep Blue? Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, "Submariner" 660ft/200m, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, case No. 5481111, Ref. 1680. Made for the Asian market in 1976. Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 660ft/200m, stainless steel wristwatch with date, blue bezel and blue dial, with a stainless steel "Flush-Fit" Oyster bracelet.

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

USD 18,000 - 23,000 / EUR 12,000 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 38,400

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated revolving blue bezel for decompression times, Triplock winding-crown protected by the Crown Guard, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Blue with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous Skeleton hands. M. Cal.1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case, and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Height 14 mm. Approx. overall length 190 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-26

Good

Upgraded

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-09

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Damaged