Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 27, 2015
LOT 348
ROLEX REF. 1601 DATEJUST STEEL AND ROSE GOLD Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Datejust, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified," case No. 4152311, Ref. 1601. Made circa 1974. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and rose gold Chronometer wristwatch with date and a stainless steel and rose gold Rolex Jubilee bracelet with deployant clasp.
HKD 9,000 - 18,000
USD 1,300 - 2,300 / CHF 1,200 - 2,200
Sold: HKD 21,250
Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, fluted white gold bezel, crystal with cyclops lens. Black with applied baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous gold baton hands. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |