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New York, Nov 28, 2001

LOT 493

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Datejust", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1601. Produced in the late 1970's.Fine, tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, center-seconds, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date and an 18K yellow gold Jubilee bracelet with bark center links.

USD 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: USD 3,105

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, bark bezel, screwed-down case back and crown, "Cyclope" crystal. D. champagne with applied gold and black indexes, aperture for the date. "Bâton" tritium-coated yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 4-6

Fair

Slightly oxidized

Movement: 3

Good

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. 1601Produced from the 60's to the 70's in steel and gold, in 14K and 18K yellow gold, as well as in 18K white gold.