Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 15, 2015
LOT 232
ROLEX REF. 1601 DATEJUST STEEL AND YELLOW GOLD Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Datejust, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified," case No. 2669590, Ref. 1601. Made in 1971. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and yellow gold Chronometer wristwatch with date and a stainless steel and yellow gold Rolex Jubilee bracelet with deployant clasp.
USD 1,500 - 2,500
HKD 11,600 - 19,500 / CHF 1,500 - 2,500
Sold: USD 3,250
Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, fluted bezel, crystal with cyclops lens. Satiné silver with applied yellow gold baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous yellow 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 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |