The Art of Horology in Geneva

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1999

LOT 283

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1005, 1960's.Very fine, centre-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau shaped, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K pink gold Oyster bracelet.

CHF 4,500 - 5,000

C. three body, massive, polished and brushed, screwed case back and crown, ribbed graduated bezel. D. black with applied pink gold indexes. "Bâton" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 1560, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 25 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: * 4 - 5
Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

Ref. 1005Produced in the 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, as follows:18K white gold, 18K yellow gold, 14K gold, stainless steel and gold, stainless steel.Similar watches are published in Collezionare Orologi da Polso Rolex, 1998 Edition, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, pp. 169, 170 and 275.