Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong - Kong, Oct 09, 2010

LOT 251

Rolex Iraqi Eagle Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Date", case No.1769811, Ref. 1500. Made in 1968. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, and a stainless steel Oyster bracelet. To be sold without reserve

HKD 20,000 - 30,000

USD 2,600 - 3,900 / EUR 2,000 - 3,000

Sold: HKD 15,625

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed down case back and crown, concave bezel, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Satiné silver with Iraqi eagle, applied yellow gold baton indexes, luminous dots, outer minute/ seconds divisions and aperture for the date. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating freesprung Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 11.5 mm. Approx overall length 190 mm


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original