Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Dec 07, 2011

LOT 410

ROLEX ?ZEPHYR? STEEL & GOLD OYSTER PERPETUAL Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified,? case No. 774304, Ref. 1008. Made in 1962. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and 18K yellow gold wristwatch with a steel and 18K yellow gold Rolex Oyster bracelet.

USD 2,000 - 3,000

CHF 1,700 - 2,600 / EUR 1,500 - 2,100

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, yellow gold reeded and graduated bezel. D. Satine silver with 2 perpendicular-painted lines for 3, 6, 9 and 12, luminous dots. Luminous yellow gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperature and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Approx. Overall length 200 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 2

Very good

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

The present lot is in very good condition and is a rare example of the two tone Oyster bracelet with yellow gold sides and rivets.