Important Collector's Wristwatches & ...
Grand Havana Room, Sep 22, 2004
LOT 230
Rolex, Oyster Perpetual "Datejust", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1601. Produced in 1967. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with date.
USD 1,200 - 1,700
EUR 1,000 - 1,400
Sold: USD 1,380
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, fluted bezel, crystal with "cyclops" lens. D. Satiné silver with applied pink gold bâton indexes and tritium coated dots, aperture for the date. Tritium coated pink gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium plated, 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.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-5 |
Good Poor |
Movement: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4-7-01 |
Fair Oxidized HANDS Original |