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Grand Havana Room, May 26, 2004

LOT 184

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual,"Datejust", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1603. Produced in the 1970s. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date.

USD 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,700 - 2,500

Sold: USD 2,300

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, engine-turned bezel, crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. Gray with applied steel bâton indexes and tritium-coated dots. Tritium-coated steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated,"oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 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: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01