Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Jun 08, 2011
LOT 319
ROLEX ? REF. 1603 ? STEEL & GOLD DATEJUST Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Datejust, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified,? case No. 3479395, Ref. 1603. Made circa 1972. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and 18K yellow gold wristwatch with date.
USD 1,500 - 2,000
CHF 1,300 - 1,700 / EUR 1,000 - 1,300
Sold: USD 2,750
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and gold crown, fluted bezel, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Blue with applied yellow gold baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute / seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperatures, shock absorber, selfcompensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 13 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |