Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Jun 11, 2009
LOT 196
Ref. 6594, Honeycomb Dial Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Precision, ?Meritus,? Rotor Self-Winding, case No. 163121, Ref. 6594. Made in the 1950s. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, gold-plated and stainless steel wristwatch with honeycomb dial.
USD 1,500 - 2,500
EUR 1,100 - 1,900 / CHF 1,700 - 2,800
C. Three-body, gold-plated, stainless steel back, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Honeycomb ivory color with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals and faceted dart indexes, outer minute/seconds division. Yellow gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. 1030, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 12 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-11 |
Good Slightly worn |
Movement: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-7-01 |
Good Oxidized HANDS Original |