Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 11, 2014
LOT 218
ROLEX REF. 1005 YELLOW GOLD Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified," case No. 1562720, Ref. 1005. Made circa 1966. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 14K yellow gold wristwatch. Accompanied by a box and booklet.
USD 2,000 - 3,000
HKD 16,000 - 23,000 / CHF 1,900 - 2,900
Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, fluted bezel. Satine silver with applied yellow gold baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/ seconds divisions. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating freesprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-02 |
Good Patinated HANDS Service hands |