Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Nov 11, 2012

LOT 155

ROLEX, REF. 1601 DATEJUST NEW OLD STOCK Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Datejust, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified?, case No. 3934979, Ref. 1601. Made in 1975. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, waterresistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Rolex Jubilee bracelet. Accompanied by the original warranty and the original fitted box.

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

USD 3,200 - 5,300 / EUR 2,500 - 4,200

Sold: CHF 4,250

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, curved lugs, faceted white gold bezel, screwed-down case back and crown, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Silver with applied baton indexes, luminous dots, outer minute/ seconds division, aperture for the date. Baton hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 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.11.5 mm. Approx. overall length 175 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 1-8

As new

Slightly scratched

Movement: 1*

As new

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Notes

This Datejust has remained in New Old Stock condition. The case has never been polished, the dial and bracelet are in impeccable condition. Complete with its original punched warranty, its the perfect safe queen