Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jul 09, 2016
LOT 449
ROLEX REF. 1503 DATE YELLOW GOLD Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Date, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, case No. 2266356, Ref. 1503. Made circa 1968. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with date and a gold-plated Rolex buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box.
HKD 28,000 - 44,000
USD 3,600 - 5,660 / CHF 3,560 - 5,600
Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, fluted bezel, crystal with cyclops lens Champagne with applied faceted yellow gold baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions, aperture for the date. 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 free-sprung flat balance spring, Microstella regulating screws.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-02 |
Good HANDS Service hands |