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Hong Kong, Jun 08, 2008
LOT 332
Ref. 1680, Red Submariner Mark I Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Date, Submariner, 660ft/ 200m., Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified", case No. 2571798, Ref. 1680. Made in 1970. Fine and rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with red "Submariner", date, and a stainless steel Rolex Fliplock Oyster bracelet.
HKD 110,000 - 140,000
USD 14,000 - 18,000 / EUR 9,000 - 11,000
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated bi-directional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, Triplock winding-crown protected by the crown guard, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Black with "Submariner" in red letters, luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1556, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 14 mm. Approx overall length 170 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-9-15-01 |
Very good Scratched Slightly rusted HANDS Original |