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.


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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