Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2010
LOT 89
Rolex Ref. 6605, Steel Datejust Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual Datejust, Officially Certified Chronometer?, case No. 457150, Ref. 6605. Made in 1959. Fine and rare, water-resistant, self-winding, stainless steel chronometer wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Rolex buckle. Accompanied by a period Rolex box.
HKD 14,000 - 25,000
USD 1,800 - 3,200 / EUR 1,500 - 2,500
Sold: HKD 16,800
C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, faceted bezel, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Satine silver with applied steel dart and baton indexes, luminous dots, outer minute and second divisions, steelrimmed aperture for the date. Luminous steel alpha hands. M. Cal. 1065, rhodium plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Superbalance, shock-absorber, self-compensating blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness: 12.5 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |