Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Nov 16, 2008
LOT 687
Pink Gold Datejust Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified", case No 1612608, Ref. 1601. Made in 1965. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold chronometer wristwatch with date and an 18k pink gold Rolex buckle.
CHF 7,000 - 9,000
USD 6,500 - 8,500 / EUR 4,200 - 5,700
Sold: CHF 6,600
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 faceted baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds divisions, aperture for the jump date. Luminous pink gold Baton hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, microstella adjustment screws, shock absorber, free-sprung selfcompensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |