Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Feb 26, 2012
LOT 314
ROLEX REF. 1550 GOLD SHELL DATE Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, case No. 3108208, Ref. 1550. Made in the late 1970's. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, yellow gold shell over stainless steel wristwatch with date and a yellow gold-plated Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by guarantee (now void).
HKD 15,000 - 20,000
USD 2,000 - 2,500 / EUR 1,500 - 2,000
Sold: HKD 31,250
C. Three-body, polished, screwed-down case back and crown, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Champagne with applied yellow gold baton indexes and luminous dots, aperture for the date. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Approx. overall length 180 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-41 |
Good Repolished, edges preserved |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-18 |
Good Patinated Spotted |