Important collector's watches, wristw...

Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

LOT 117

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, "DateJust", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1600 / 1603. Produced in the 1960's. Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Jubilée bracelet and clasp.

CHF 1,500 - 2,000

EUR 1,000 - 1,400 / USD 900 - 1,200

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, white gold ridged bezel. D. brushed silver with applied steel and tritium-coated dot indexes. "Bâton" tritium-coated steel hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Approx. overall length 185 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good
Case: 4

Fair
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

The "Date-Just" wristwatch, Ref. 1600, was produced from 1960 to 1976 inclusive. It was made in various metals: stainless steel, steel and yellow and pink gold, and 14 or 18K gold.