Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 07, 2011
LOT 347
ROLEX REF. 6551 MIDSIZE YELLOW GOLD Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, case No. 1345564, Ref. 6551. Made circa 1959. Fine, centre second, self-winding, water-resistant, 14K yellow gold midsize wristwatch.
USD 1,500 - 2,500
CHF 1,300 - 2,200 / EUR 1,000 - 1,800
C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, fl uted bezel. D. Satine silver with applied yellow gold baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds track. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal.1161, rhodium plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating fl at balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 30 mm. Thickness 10 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 |