Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Apr 25, 2012

LOT 10

ROLEX REF. 9659 YELLOW GOLD Rolex Precision, Movement No. 59797, Ref. 9659. Made in the 1960s. Fine and elegant, center seconds, 18K yellow gold wristwatch. To be sold without reserve

USD 1,000 - 2,000

EUR 750 - 1,500

Sold: USD 1,875

C. Two-body, polished, straight curved lugs. D. Satine silver with applied faceted yellow gold baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 1210, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 9 mm.

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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-8-01

Good

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original