Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 20, 2016
LOT 230
ROLEX REF. 1625 THUNDERBIRD STEEL AND WHITE GOLD Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified", case No. 2387496, Ref. 1625/1016. Made in 1969. Fine and rare, center seconds, self winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and white gold wristwatch with date.
USD 3,000 - 5,000
HKD 23,500 - 39,000 / CHF 3,000 - 5,000
Sold: USD 37,500
Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, revolving bi-directional reeded white gold bezel embossed with Arabic numerals in relief for 60-minute graduation, crystal with cyclops lens. Matte black with diamond index and luminous dots, outer minute divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous steel baton hands. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, oeilde- perdrix decoration, 25 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, self compensating blued Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-30-01 |
Good Alterations HANDS Original |