Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 12, 2013

LOT 414

ROLEX REF 6917 TURQUOISE STONE DIAL YELLOW GOLD Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified?, case No. 5561220, Ref. 6917/6900. Made in 1978. Very fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold and diamond wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Rolex President bracelet with concealed deployant clasp.

CHF 4,500 - 6,500

HKD 37,000 - 54,000 / USD 4,800 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 7,500

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, bezel sets with diamonds, screw-down case back and crown, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Turquoise stone with aperture for the date. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 2030, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 28 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 26 mm. THICKNESS 11 mm. Approx overall length 165 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original