Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...
New York, Sep 24, 2003
LOT 68
Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Datejust TURN-O-GRAPH", so-called "Thunderbird", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1625. Produced in the 1960's.Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date and an 18K yellow gold Rolex "President" bracelet.
USD 4,500 - 5,500
EUR 4,000 - 5,000
C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, revolving reeded and graduated bezel, crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. satiné champagne with applied yellow gold indexes. "Bâton" tritium-coated yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 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 screwsDial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |