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.


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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

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 36 mm. THICKNESS 12 mm.