Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 20, 2016
LOT 102
ROLEX REF. 1018 GLOBAL INSURANCE LOGO STEEL Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified," case No. 1270063, Ref. 1018. Made in 1965 for the Global Insurance Co. for promotional purposes. Very fine and extremely rare, center seconds, self-winding, water- resistant, stainless steel wristwatch.
USD 3,000 - 5,000
HKD 23,500 - 39,000 / CHF 3,000 - 5,000
Sold: USD 4,750
Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, polished bezel. Textured silver with the letter G encircling a world map. Luminous steel baton hands. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |