Timeless Beauty: Spectacular Wristwat...

Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 24, 2004

LOT 216

So-called "Zéphir" Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1008, sold on March 2, 1964. Fine and extremely rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and pink gold gentleman,s wristwatch with stainless steel and pink gold Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box, guarantee and by the Bulletin de Marche des Bureaux Suisses de Contrôle Officiel de la Marche des Chronomètres.

CHF 5,000 - 8,000

EUR 3,000 - 5,000 / USD 4,000 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 10,350

C. Three-body, two-tone, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, pink gold reeded and engraved bezel, pink gold screwed down winding-crown, steel case. D. Black with applied tritium dot indexes and two perpendicular painted lines for 3, 6, 9 and 12 indication. Pink gold "dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 1560, rhodium plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, 5 adjustments, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm. Height 11 mm. Approx. overall length 200 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

Notes

Ref. 1008 This reference was produced from 1962 to circa 1966 only, in steel and gold and in 14K gold, and featured this special dial, so-called ?Zéphir? by collectors.