Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

Hong Kong, Jun 27, 2009

LOT 84

Ref. 1600, Datejust Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified", case No. 1835167, Ref. 1600. Made in 1968. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel chronometer wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster riveted bracelet. To be sold without reserve

HKD 13,000 - 20,000

USD 1,800 - 3,000 / EUR 1,300 - 2,000

Sold: HKD 11,400

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, plain inclined bezel, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Satiné silver with applied faceted steel baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/second division, aperture for the date. Luminous steel baton hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, oeil de perdrix and fausses cotes decoration, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperature and five positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Approx. overall length 170 mm.

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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original