Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

New York, Sep 24, 2003

LOT 59

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual "Day-Date", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1803. Produced in the 1960's.Fine, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with day and date and an 18K pink gold Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

USD 7,500 - 9,500

EUR 6,800 - 8,500

C. three-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back and crown, fluted bezel, "Cyclops" crystal. D. satiné silver with applied pink gold indexes, apertures for the day and the date. "Bâton" tritium-coated pink gold hands.M. Cal. 1556, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance-spring, Microstella regulating screws.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original