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Geneva, Jun 15, 2003

LOT 470

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, "Submariner" 660ft/200m., Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref.1680, third generation. Production of this reference started in 1976.Fine center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 660ft./200m., stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel "Flush-Fit" Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated revolving black bezel for decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown protected by the "Crown Guard", crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes, aperture for the date. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal.1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compenating Breguet balance spring.Dial, case, and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm.Approx. overall length 170 mm.