Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces.
Geneva, Nov 13, 2010
LOT 449
Rolex Ref. 6609 YelloW Gold Thunderbird Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified", case No. 213905, Ref. 6609. Made in 1956. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with date and an 18K yellow gold Rolex Jubilee bracelet with deployant clasp. Accompanied by fitted box.
CHF 5,000 - 7,000
USD 5,000 - 7,000 / EUR 3,700 - 5,200
Sold: CHF 7,250
C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, bidirectional revolving reeded and graduated bezel, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Satine gold with applied yellow gold baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/ seconds track, aperture for the date. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 1055, rhodium plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 13 mm. Approx. overall length 180 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 22-02 |
Later original HANDS Service hands |