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

LOT 243

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, "Day-Date", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1601, 1960's. Fine tonneau shaped, waterproof, centre second, selfwinding, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with day and date, and with 18K pink gold President bracelet.

USD 4,500 - 5,000

Sold: USD 6,210

C. massive, polished, satined, reeded bezel, screwed back and crown, "Cyclope" crystal. D. champagne with applied gold indexes, aperture for the clay and the date. "Baton" gold hands. M. 12 1/2 "' rhodium plated, "oeil-de-perdrix " decoration, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 15-35

Slightly rusted

To be restored

Movement: 1*

As new

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 1-51

As new

Partially reprinted