Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc...

Geneva, Apr 14, 2003

LOT 715

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "DateJust", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1625. Produced in the 1960's. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date and 18K gold Rolex deployant clasp.

CHF 4,000 - 7,000

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, ridged and revolving yellow gold bezel embossed with Arabic numerals, crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. champagne with applied yellow gold indexes, outer tritium dots, aperture for the date. "Bâton" tritium-coated yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperature and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3 - 8
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

Similar watches is published in "Collecting Rolex Wristwatches", by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova 2001, pp. 288-289-290-372-373.