Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...

Geneva, Jun 15, 2003

LOT 486

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1018. Produced in the 1960's. Fine, centre-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau shaped, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

CHF 2,500 - 3,200

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, polished bezel. D. black with applied gold indexes. "Alpha" tritium-coated 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. 35 mm.Approx. overhall length 185 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3 - 6
Movement: 4*

Fair

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

Similar watches are published in " Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches", by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova 2001, pp. 201-204.