Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 27, 2011
LOT 511
Rolex, Ref. 1601 DateJust Yellow Gold Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, DateJust, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified?, case No. 1338253, Ref. 1601. Made in 1966. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, 18K yellow gold wristwatch. Accompanied by an 18K yellow gold Rolex buckle.
CHF 3,000 - 4,000
USD 2,300 - 3,000
Sold: CHF 5,250
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, reeded bezel, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Champagne with applied yellow gold baton indexes, outer minute/ seconds divisions and date aperture. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |