Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Mar 10, 2011
LOT 188
Rolex - Steel & Gold - Air-King Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Air-King, Super Precision, case No. 1591271, Ref. 1018. Made in 1966. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and yellow gold wristwatch. To be sold without reserve
USD 1,500 - 2,500
CHF 1,500 - 2,500 / EUR 1,000 - 1,800
Sold: USD 1,350
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, fluted bezel. D. Matte silver with applied faceted yellow gold baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds divisions. Luminous yellow gold alpha 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, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |