Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 15, 2015
LOT 263
ROLEX REF. 1019 MILGAUSS Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Milgauss, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified," No. 1636584, Ref. 1019. Made in 1967. Very fine and rare, anti-magnetic, water-resistant, center seconds, self-winding, stainless steel Chronometer wristwatch.
USD 15,000 - 20,000
HKD 116,000 - 155,000 / CHF 15,000 - 20,000
Sold: USD 18,125
Three-body, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, soft iron gilt metal antimagnetic protecting cap forming a Faraday cage, screwed-down case back and crown. Silvered over soft iron with steel baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds divisions, "Milgauss" in red. Luminous tapered steel baton hands, red-tipped center seconds hand Cal. 1580, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, white metal Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |