Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 09, 2021

LOT 489

ROLEX, REF. 5100, BETA 21 QUARTZ, YELLOW GOLD

CHF 12,000 - 18,000

HKD 96,000 - 144,000 / USD 12,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 18,750

A very fine and rare, limited, quartz, 18k yellow gold wristwatch with date.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3**

Good

Repair required, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex

Model Beta Quartz

Reference 5100

Year Circa 1970

Case No. 510

Bracelet 18k yellow gold Rolex bracelet, approx. overall length 170 mm

Caliber Beta 21, 13 jewels

Dimensions 39 mm

Signature Dial, Case and Movement

Accessories Later fitted box

Notes

Please note that the watch is currently running but stopping frequently, an overhaul is required.

The Rolex Beta Quartz, so called the Texan by collectors, was an attempt by Rolex to commercialize the famous Beta 21 quartz movement. While exact production numbers are of course not known, it is believed that about 1000 watches total were produced mostly in yellow gold (white gold were made in much smaller quantities). This example has been kept in excellent condition with a deep gold hallmark to the side of the case, a near mint champagne dial with all lume plots present perfectly matching the original hands.