Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

LOT 384

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1007, 1960's. Fine, waterproof, centre second, self-winding, tonneau shaped, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with certificate and "Bulletin de controle officiel de la marche des chronometres", dated 20 December 1967.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown, "guilloche" graduated bezel. D. champagne with applied gold radiumed 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.