Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Jun 10, 2010

LOT 313

Rolex Ref. 1002 - Yellow Gold - Black Dial Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified,? case No. 2835835, Ref. 1002/1005. Made in 1970. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch.

USD 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,300 - 4,000 / CHF 3,400 - 5,600

Sold: USD 6,720

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, inclined bezel. D. Black with applied faceted yellow gold baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds divisions. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 12 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

This Ref. 1002 can be considered in new old stock condition, still exhibiting its original factory finish to the case and untouched hallmarks. A desirable example rarely found with a black dial.