100 Years of Wristwatches

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

LOT 321

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 'Date', Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1550. Produced in the1970's.Fine, tonneau shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and yellow gold platedgentleman's wristwatch with date. Accompanied by a stainless steel and yellow gold plated Oyster bracelet,fitted box and certificate.

CHF 2,500 - 3,500

USD 1,500 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 3,450

C. two-body, polished, bicolor, screw-down case back and crown. D. satiné silver with applied gold and blackindexes, 'Cyclope' aperture for the date. 'Bâton' tritium-coated yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium plated,oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm.


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Case: 1

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Movement: 1*

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Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 1- 01

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Notes

A similar watch is published in 'Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches' by OSVALDO PATRIZZI, GUIDO MONDANI EditoreGenova, 1998, p. 180.