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Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 24, 2004

LOT 387

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, "Submariner", 660ft/200m., Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref.1680, third generation. 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.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, 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-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm.Approx. overall length 190 mm.