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Hong Kong, Jun 08, 2008
LOT 328
Ref. 1500 Iraqi Eagle Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Date, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified?, case No.176981, Ref. 1500. Made in 1968. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, selfwinding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, and a stainless steel Oyster bracelet. To be sold without reserve
HKD 25,000 - 50,000
USD 3,300 - 6,500 / EUR 2,000 - 4,000
Sold: HKD 19,200
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed down case back and crown, concave bezel, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Satiné silver with Iraqi eagle, applied yellow gold baton indexes, luminous dots, outer minute/ seconds divisions and aperture for the date. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating freesprung Breguet balance spring, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 11.5 mm. Approx overall length 180 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-15 |
Good Slightly rusted |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |