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Geneva, Mar 16, 2008
LOT 718
Ref. 1601, Pink Gold Datejust, Hindi Numerals Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified", case No. 646607, Ref. 1601. Made for the Eastern market in 1960. Fine and very rare, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, selfwinding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold wristwatch with Eastern numerals and Eastern date and a gold-plated Rolex buckle.
CHF 8,000 - 10,000
USD 7,200 - 9,000 / EUR 5,000 - 6,200
Sold: CHF 16,800
C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, faceted bezel, crystal with Cyclops lens. D. Satiné silver with applied pink gold Hindi numerals and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds divisions, pink gold-rimmed aperture for the date with Eastern numerals. Luminous pink gold alpha hands. M. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, microstella adjustment screws, shock absorber, self-compensating blued steel Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |