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New York, Nov 28, 2001
LOT 433
Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 5015. Produced in the late 1940's.Very fine, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 14K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with a gold-plated Rolex buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box.
USD 3,000 - 4,000
Sold: USD 4,025
C. two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, bezel with applied gold indexes. D. matte silver with gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Feuille" gold hands. M. Cal. 630, rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3 |
Good |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Notes
The case of this watch is practically identical to reference 6015; the only difference is the winding-crown. The reference 5015 bears an "Oyster" winding-crown, whereas the reference 6015 bears a "Super-Oyster" crown.