Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 26, 2013
LOT 228
ROLEX REF. 6599 YELLOW GOLD Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, No. 802069, case No.435178, Ref. 6599. Made in 1958. Fine and rare, water-resistant center seconds self-winding, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with gold plate Rolex buckle.
HKD 25,000 - 35,000
USD 3,200 - 4,500 / CHF 3,000 - 4,200
Sold: HKD 31,250
Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. Champagne with applied faceted yellow gold dart indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds division. Luminous yellow 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 Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-06 |
Good HANDS Partially replaced |