Important Watches, Collectors’ Wristw...

Hotel Noga Hilton, Nov 14, 2004

LOT 112

Rolex Oyster "Veriflat", Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6512. Sold on August 15, 1958. Fine and rare, thin, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by original certificate, and ?Bulletin de marche?.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, sloped bezel, concave lugs.D. Matte silver with inlaid yellow gold bâton indexes and tritium dots, subsidiary "guilloché" sunk seconds. Tritium-coated gold "Dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 1000, rhodium-plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm. Height 8 mm.