Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Aug 25, 2012

LOT 39

ROLEX, REF. 1503, DATE, YELLOW GOLD Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Date, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, case No. 597099, Ref. 1503. Made circa 1978. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with date.

HKD 19,000 - 38,000

USD 2,500 - 5,000 / EUR 2,000 - 4,000

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, fl uted bezel, crystal with cyclops lens. D. White with black roman indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, selfcompensating free-sprung fl at balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 12 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 2-9

Very good

Scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original