Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Sep 14, 2011
LOT 178
ROLEX - GOLD DATEJUST ?BIG BUBBLE? Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Datejust, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, case No. 403932, Ref. 6605. Made circa 1957. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, waterresistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with date.
USD 2,500 - 3,500
CHF 2,000 - 2,700 / EUR 1,800 - 2,500
C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, fl uted bezel, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold dart indexes and luminous dots, outer minute track, aperture for the date. Luminous yellow gold alpha hands. M. Cal. 1065, rhodium plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring. 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: 3-53-01 |
Good Reprinted HANDS Original |