The Art of Horology in Geneva

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1999

LOT 318

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, Submariner, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1680, third generation, 1980's.Fine and rare centre-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 200 metres/660 feet, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with stainless steel "Fliplock" Oyster bracelet.

C. three body, polished and brushed, screwed case back and crown, graduated revolving bezel for the decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown protected by the "Crown Guard". D. black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes, "Cyclope" crystal for the aperture for the date, the word "Submariner" in red writing. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium plated,26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm.