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Geneva, Mar 16, 2008
LOT 698
Ref. 1601 Rolex "Oyster Perpetual, DateJust, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified", case No. 2651697, Ref. 1601. Made in 1971. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.
CHF 1,000 - 2,000
USD 900 - 1,800 / EUR 600 - 1,200
Sold: CHF 2,880
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, inclined bezel, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. D. Blue with applied stainless steel indexes and luminous dots, outer minutes /seconds graduation. Steel baton 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. 36 mm. Thickness 11.5 mm. Approx. overall length: 190 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |