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New York, Nov 28, 2001

LOT 389

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Day-Date", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1803. Produced in the mid 1970's.Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with day and date, and a yellow gold Rolex buckle.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, fluted bezel, crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. beige with applied gold indexes, apertures for the days of the week and the date. "Bâton"tritium-coated gold hands. M. Cal. 1556, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.