Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc...
Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 12, 2003
LOT 564
Rolex Oyster "Deep Sea Special",No. 32. Produced in a limited edition following the Jacques Piccard expedition in 1960. This watch is dated January 23, 1960.Extremely rare and important, highly waterproof down to 10908 m/35789 ft, able to resist pressures of one ton per square centimeter, center-seconds, stainless steel diver's wristwatch with a stainless steel riveted Oyster bracelet.
CHF 60,000 - 80,000
EUR 41,000 - 55,000 / USD 44,000 - 60,000
Sold: CHF 124,500
C .two-body, thick, polished and brushed, heavily screwed-down case back and special waterproof winding-crown, brushed steel and polished elongated hooded lugs, polished bezel, deeply domed crystal. D. black with tritium-coated Bâton, round and dart indexes. "Epée" tritium-coated gold hands.M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance and self-compensating flat balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 42 x 62 mm.Approx. overall length 205 mm.
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
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Movement: 3* |
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Dial: 3 - 01 |