Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...

The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Jun 06, 2004

LOT 51

So-called "Thunderbird" Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Datejust TURN-O-GRAPH, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1625. Produced in the 1970s. Fine and rare center-seconds self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and white gold gentleman's wristwatch with date and Oyster bracelet.

HKD 15,000 - 20,000

EUR 1,600 - 2,000 / USD 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: HKD 18,400

C. three-body, polished, brushed, screwed case back and crown, white gold revolving reeded and graduated bezel, crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. black, tritium-coated applied steel bâton indexes, date aperture. 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, 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: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01