Important Watches
Geneva, Mar 20, 2010
LOT 196
Rolex Air-King-Date, Ref. 5700 Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Air-King-Date, Precision?, case No. 181923*, Ref. 5700/1500. Made in 1968. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. To be sold without reserve
CHF 3,000 - 4,400
USD 2,800 - 4,000 / EUR 2,000 - 3,000
Sold: CHF 2,040
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, screwed-down case back and crown, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Satiné silver with applied steel faceted baton indexes, luminous dots, outer minute/second division, aperture for the date. Luminous steel baton hands. M. Cal. 1520, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Approx overall length 190 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-17-01 |
Good Slightly spotted HANDS Original |