Revolution: The Evolution of the Role...

New York, Apr 17, 2008

LOT 182

Ref. 1680, Black Dial Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual Date, Submariner, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified?, Ref. 1680. Made in 1978. Very fine and rare, self-winding, water-resistant, center-seconds, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Fliplock Oyster bracelet.

USD 12,000 - 16,000

EUR 8,000 - 11,000

Sold: USD 29,400

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, black graduated bi-directional revolving bezel for the decompression times, Triplock winding-crown protected by the crown guard. D. Black 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, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 14.7 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-9

Good

Scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original