Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

New York, Dec 04, 2003

LOT 475

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, Ref. 6517. Produced in the 1960's.Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and yellow gold lady's wristwatch with date and a Rolex buckle.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, flat bezel, crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. black with applied yellow gold bâton indexes and tritium-coated dots, aperture for the date. Tritium-coated yellow gold "Alpha" hands. M. Cal. 1130, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 25 mm.