Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Jun 08, 2011

LOT 318

Rolex - Ref. 5701 - Steel & Gold Air-King-Date Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Air-King-Date, Precision,? case No. 8700826, Ref. 5701/1500. Made in 1985. Fine and very rare, center seconds, self-winding, waterresistant, stainless steel and 18K yellow gold wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet Ref. 78350. Accompanied by a fitted box and instruction manual.

USD 2,000 - 3,000

CHF 1,700 - 2,500 / EUR 1,300 - 2,000

Sold: USD 2,000

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, fluted bezel, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Satiné silver with applied gold faceted baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds division, aperture for the date. Luminous gold baton hands. M. Cal. 1520, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 12 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

The reference 5701 was made for the British and Canadian markets with a two-tone head with an all stainless steel oyster bracelet. The present lot is offered in excellent condition as a rarity for the Rolex enthusiast.