The Mondani Collection of Rolex Wrist...

Geneva, May 14, 2006

LOT 278

Ref. 1630, Stainless Steel and Gold ?Datejust? Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1630. Case No. 5291590. Made in 1977. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and yellow gold gentleman?s wristwatch with date and Rolex integrated stainless steel and gold bracelet.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 4,000 - 5,000 / USD 4,700 - 6,300

Sold: CHF 8,260

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, faceted gold bezel, sapphire crystal with "cyclops" lens. D. Satiné silver with applied gold bâton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute and second indexes. Luminous gold "bâton"hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and five positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance- spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 36 x 42 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

This watch, part of the Mondani Collection, is not illustrated in the Mondani Rolex book.