Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 07, 2011
LOT 418
ROLEX STEEL OYSTERQUARTZ Rolex, Genève, Oysterquartz Datejust, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, case No. N242770, Ref. 17000. Made in 1991. Production of this reference ceased circa 1995. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, water-resistant, stainless steel chronometer quartz wristwatch with date and an integral stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp. To be sold without reserve
USD 1,500 - 2,500
CHF 1,400 - 2,300 / EUR 1,100 - 1,900
Sold: USD 1,875
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, polished bezel, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. D. Blue with applied white gold Baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/ seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous white gold baton hands. M. Cal. 5035, rhodium plated, 11 jewels adjusted to temperature, hack mechanism. Dial, case, and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 14 mm. Approx. overall length 190 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |