Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Jun 12, 2012
LOT 237
ROLEX REF. 1019 MILGAUSS, STEEL Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Milgauss, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, case No. 2015986, movement No. M210736, Ref. 1019. Made in 1968. Very fine and rare, anti-magnetic, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.
USD 12,000 - 17,000
CHF 11,000 - 16,000 / EUR 9,000 - 13,000
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, curved lugs, inclined bezel, screw down case back and crown, inner case stamped III.68. D. Brushed silver over soft iron with faceted steel baton indexes and luminous dots, outer 1/5th seconds track, ?Milgauss? printed in red. Luminous steel baton hands, red arrow seconds hand. M. Cal. 1580, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung white metal Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 14 mm. Approx. overall length 200 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-29 |
Good Lacking elements |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |