Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 09, 2014
LOT 75
ROLEX REF. 6569 YELLOW GOLD HONEYCOMB DIAL Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer," Ref. 6569. Made circa 1960. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18k yellow gold Chronometer wristwatch.
USD 4,000 - 6,000
HKD 31,000 - 47,000 / CHF 3,500 - 5,300
Sold: USD 5,875
Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, engine-turned and graduated bezel, back engraved: "Tom Schearer in Appreciation B.F. Schearer 12-25-63." Ivory Honeycomb with applied yellow gold faceted baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds divisions. Luminous gold dauphine hands. Cal. 1030, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating blued Breguet balance spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |