Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 15, 2015
LOT 264
ROLEX REF. 1019 MILGAUSS BRITISH SPECIAL AIR SERVICE (SAS) Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Milgauss, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified," No. 6011118, Ref. 1019. Made in 1979. Very fine and rare, anti-magnetic, water-resistant, center seconds, self-winding, stainless steel Chronometer wristwatch with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet Ref. 78360. Accompanied by 2 hang tags and service papers dated 29/01/96 from Rolex UK.
USD 30,000 - 40,000
HKD 230,000 - 310,000 / CHF 30,000 - 40,000
Three-body, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, soft iron gilt metal antimagnetic protecting cap forming a Faraday cage, screwed-down case back and crown, back with engraved "WHO DARES WINS" insignia of the British Special Air Service. Black 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.
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Grade: |
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Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |
