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New York, Nov 28, 2001

LOT 463

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, Submariner, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1680, third generation. Produced in the late 1970's.Fine and rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 200m/660 feet, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel "Fliplock" Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, back engraved with monogram "Fuerza Aera del Peru", graduated revolving bezel for the decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown protected by the "Crown Guard". D. black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes, "Cyclope" crystal for the aperture for the date, the word "Submariner" in red writing. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monomeallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm.