Exceptional horologic works of art

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

LOT 474

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, "Submariner" 660ft/200m., Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref.1680, third generation. Made for the Peruvian Air Forces. Production of this reference started in 1976. Fine center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 660ft./200m., stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date and a stainless steel "Flush-Fit" Oyster bracelet.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 2,600 - 3,900

Sold: CHF 7,245

C. three-body, polished and brushed, engraved and screwed-down case back and crown, graduated revolving black bezel for decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown protected by the "Crown Guard", crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes, aperture for the date. Tritium-coated "Skeleton" hands. M. Cal.1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compenating Breguet balance spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm.Approx. overall length 210 mm.Engraved on the case back:"Fuerza Aera del Perù".


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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

Notes

Similar watches are published in "Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches", by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova 2001, pp. 305-306-307.07.