Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 11, 2012
LOT 152
ROLEX REF. 1601- STEEL AND WHITE GOLD DATEJUST Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Datejust, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified?, case No. X357770, Ref. 1601. Made in 1971. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and white gold wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Rolex Jubilee bracelet with deployant clasp. To be sold without reserve
CHF 2,000 - 3,000
USD 2,200 - 3,200 / EUR 1,700 - 2,500
Sold: CHF 2,250
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, faceted white gold bezel, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Silver with applied baton and dart indexes, luminous dots, outer minute/seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Steel luminous dauphine hands. M. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm. approx overall length 185 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |