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New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998

LOT 242

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1005, 1960's. Fine, waterproof, centre second, self-winding, tonneau shaped, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K gold Rolex "guilloche" bracelet.

USD 4,500 - 5,000

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown, "guilloche" bezel repeating the bracelet decoration. D. satined silver with applied gold indexes. "Baton" radiumed gold hands. M. 12 1/2"' rhodium plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, 5 adjustments, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 15-35

Slightly rusted

To be restored

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-51

Very good

Partially reprinted