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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

LOT 104

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1008. Produced in the 1960s. Very fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 14K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with a gold plated Rolex buckle.

CHF 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 2,300 - 3,000 / USD 2,700 - 3,500

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, reeded graduated bezel, concave lugs. D. white with applied gold baton indexes and tritium dots. "Baton" tritium-coated yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good
Case: 4

Fair
Movement: 4*

Fair

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 4 - 01

Notes

This reference was produced from 1962 to circa 1966 only, in steel and gold and in 14K gold. Similar watches are published in " Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches", by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova 2001, pp. 204-206.