Important Collectors Wristwatches,Po...
New York, Mar 23, 2005
LOT 28
Rolex, Oyster Perpetual "Day-Date,? Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1803. Production of this reference started in 1956. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with day-date calendar and a Rolex buckle.
USD 4,300 - 5,300
EUR 3,400 - 4,200
Sold: USD 5,175
C. Three-body, solid, polished, flutedbezel, screwed-down case back andcrown, "cyclops" crystal. D. Champagnewith applied yellow gold bâton indexesand outer radium coated dots, aperturesfor the day and date. Radium coatedyellow gold "bâton? hands. M. Cal. 1556,rhodium plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" deco-ration,26 jewels, straight line leverescapement, monometallic balance ad-justedto temperatures and 5 positions,shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprungBreguet balance-spring, Micro-stellaregulating screws.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.Thickness: 14 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 3-5-6* |
Good Poor Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2 - 01 |