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Hong Kong,the Ritz Carlton Hotel,harbour Room, 3rd Floor, Nov 25, 2006

LOT 160

Ref. 1501, Yellow Gold ?Date? Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Date, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified", Ref. 1501, case No. 1607010. Made in 1967. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, waterresistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman?s wristwatch with date and Rolex 18K yellow gold riveted bracelet.

HKD 50,000 - 70,000

USD 6,500 - 9,000 / EUR 5,000 - 7,000

Sold: HKD 54,280

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, machined gold bezel with baton indexes, crystal with Cyclops lens.
D. Satiné gold with applied yellow gold bâton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute and second divisions. Luminous gold "baton"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. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 35 mm. Thickness 11 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original