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Geneva, Nov 14, 2009

LOT 283

Yellow Gold, Ref. 6604 Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual DateJust, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified?, case No. 283006, Ref. 6604. Made in 1957. Fine and rare, early, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, waterresistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with date.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

USD 6,000 - 8,000 / EUR 4,000 - 5,500

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, domed polished bezel, curved lugs, screwed-down case back and crown, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Black with applied yellow gold faceted triangular indexes, luminous dots, outer minute/ seconds division, aperture for the date. Luminous yellow gold alpha hands. M. Cal. 1065, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to five positions and temperature, self-compensating blued Breguet balance spring, shock absorber. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm Thickness 12 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3-6*

Good

Slightly oxidized

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original