Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...
New York, Sep 24, 2003
LOT 64
Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Day-Date", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 6611 B. Produced in the late 1950's.Fine and rare, early, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with day and date and a Rolex buckle.
USD 4,500 - 5,500
EUR 4,000 - 5,000
C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, fluted bezel. D. matte silver with applied faceted yellow gold bâton indexes, aperture for the day and the date. "Alpha" radium-coated yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 1055, rhodium-plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 25 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. 36 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |