Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 19, 2012
LOT 286
ROLEX REF. 6517 YELLOW GOLD Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date Just, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 6517. Made in the 1960's. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with date and an 18K yellow gold President bracelet with deployant clasp.
HKD 20,000 - 30,000
USD 2,600 - 4,000 / EUR 2,000 - 3,000
Sold: HKD 27,500
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, textured bezel, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Champagne with applied yellow gold baton indexes and luminous dots, aperture for the date, outer minute track. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 1161, rhodium plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating fl at balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 25 mm. Thickness 11 mm. Approx. overall length 130 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |