Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 15, 2016
LOT 118
ROLEX REF. 9578, ULTRA THIN PINK GOLD Rolex, Genève, Ref. 9578, case No. 508817. Made in 1959. Accompanied by a yellow gold plated Rolex buckle.
CHF 2,500 - 4,500
HKD 20,000 - 36,000 / USD 2,600 - 4,700
Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, flat and inclined bezel, straight lugs, screw-down case back, sapphire crystal. Satiné silver with applied pink gold baton indexes. Pink gold baton hands. Cal. 650, ultra-slim, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight- line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-6-01 |
Very good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |
Notes
Dial, case and movement signed.
DIM. 26 x 34 mm. THICKNESS 4.5 mm.
Although not marked CELLINI on
the dial, there is no doubt that this
elegant rectangular dress watch
could have integrated that line
easily. Rarely seen at auction and
featuring a screw-down back, an
interesting watch made bigger in
its size by its tank-like design case.