Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

LOT 496

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "DateJust" Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1601. Produced in the 1970's.Fine, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold gentleman's wrist-watch with an 18K white gold Jubilé bracelet and clasp.

CHF 13,500 - 16,500

EUR 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, white gold reeded bezel. D. matte silver with applied white gold faceted bâton indexes. "Bâton" tritium-coated white gold hands. M. Cal. 3035, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, 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.


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Grading System
Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2 - 01

Notes

Similar watches are published in " Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches", New Edition, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore Genova, 2001, pp. 236, 239, 240, 242, 243 and 272.