Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Jun 15, 2005

LOT 83

So-called "Zéphir" Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1008. Made in 1962. Fine and rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster expansion bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, yellow gold reeded and graduatedbezel. D. Champagne with applied tritium-coated dot indexes and two perpendicular painted lines for 3, 6, 9 and12 indication. Tritium-coated yellow gold "dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight linelever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperature and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensatingBreguet balance-spring, Microstella regulating screws.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 12 mm.