Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 10, 2013
LOT 41
ROLEX REF. 1603 DATEJUST STEEL & WHITE GOLD Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, case No. 1519479, Ref. 1603. Made in 1962. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and white gold wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Rolex Jubilee bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted wooden Rolex box.
USD 1,500 - 2,500
HKD 11,500 - 19,000 / CHF 1,400 - 2,400
Sold: USD 2,250
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, fluted white gold bezel, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Satine silver with applied steel baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous steel baton hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 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. 36 mm. THICKNESS 12 mm. Approx. overall length 190 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3-9* |
Good Scratched Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |