Exceptional Horological Sale Celebrat...
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 24, 2004
LOT 373
So-called "Zephyr" Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1002. Manufactured in 1961. Very fine and extremely rare, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold and stainless steel gentleman?s wristwatch with a yellow gold-plated Rolex buckle.
CHF 2,000 - 3,000
EUR 1,300 - 1,900 / USD 1,600 - 2,300
Sold: CHF 2,645
C. Three-body, two-tone, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down steel case back and yellow gold crown, yellow gold reeded bezel, steel band and lugs.D. Black with two perpendicular painted lines for the 3, 6, 9 and 12 indication and radium indexes. Radium-coated yellow gold "Dauphine" hands.M. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperature, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |