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Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

New York, Dec 04, 2003

LOT 474

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual "Datejust", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1601. Produced in the late 1960's.Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date and a stainless steel and yellow gold Rolex Jubilee bracelet.

USD 750 - 1,250

Sold: USD 750

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, fluted bezel, crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. bronze with tritium-coated applied gold bâton indexes, aperture for the date. Tritium-coated yellow gold "Bâton" hands. M. Cal. 1570, 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: 3-6

Good

Slightly oxidized

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original