Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ...

New York, Jun 18, 2008

LOT 57

Zéphir Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified,? Ref. 1008/1005. Made in 1966. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with a Rolex buckle. To be sold without reserve

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, yellow gold reeded and graduated bezel. D. Champagne with 2 perpendicular-painted lines for 3, 6, 9 and 12. Yellow gold alpha hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperature and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 12 mm.