Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...
New York, Sep 24, 2003
LOT 65
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 an 18K yellow gold Rolex "Jubilee" bracelet.
USD 4,800 - 5,800
EUR 4,300 - 5,200
Sold: USD 4,945
C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, flat bezel. D. black with applied faceted yellow gold bâton indexes, aperture for the day and the date. "Alpha" tritium-coated yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 1065, 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 |