Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 20, 2016
LOT 97
ROLEX REF. 1601 DATEJUST WHITE GOLD Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Datejust, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified," case No. 1569615, Ref. 1601. Made in 1965. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, white gold Chronometer wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Rolex buckle.
USD 6,000 - 8,000
HKD 47,000 - 62,000 / CHF 6,000 - 8,000
Sold: USD 10,000
Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, fluted white gold bezel, crystal with cyclops lens. White with applied baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous white 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.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |