Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Sep 14, 2011
LOT 39
ROLEX - REF. 1630 - STEEL & GOLD - DATEJUST Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified,? case No. 5448536, Ref. 1630. Made circa 1978. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and yellow gold wristwatch with date and an integral stainless steel and yellow gold Rolex link bracelet.
USD 3,000 - 5,000
CHF 2,300 - 3,800 / EUR 2,000 - 3,500
Sold: USD 3,500
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, yellow gold fl uted bezel, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. D. Satiné silver with applied yellow gold faceted baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minutes/seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous gold baton hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted temperature and 5 positions, shock absorber, self compensating Breguet balance spring, hack mechanism. Dial, case, and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 14 mm. Approx. overall length 190 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |