Important Modern Collector's Wristwat...

Geneva, Hotel Bristol, Nov 18, 1997

LOT 151

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

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