Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 20, 2016
LOT 228
ROLEX REF. 9878 YELLOW GOLD Rolex, case No. 766836, Ref. 9878. Made in the 1960s. Fine and rare, square, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with a textured 18K yellow gold brick-link bracelet.
USD 3,500 - 5,500
HKD 27,000 - 43,000 / CHF 3,500 - 5,500
Two-body, solid, polished, screw-down case back, textured stepped bezel repeating the bracelet decoration, flat-top crystal. Champagne with applied yellow gold baton indexes. Yellow gold baton hands. Cal. 650, rhodium plated, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Notes
Dial, case and movement signed.
DIM. 26 x 26 mm.
THICKNESS 5 mm. Approx. overall length 195 mm.