Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 19, 2012
LOT 291
ROLEX REF.1601 DATEJUST YELLOW GOLD Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, DateJust, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified?, case No. 6068934, Ref. 1601. Made in 1979. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneaushaped, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with gold plated Rolex buckle. To be sold without reserve
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, screwed-down case back and crown, reeded bezel, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Champagne with applied yellow gold baton indexes, outer minute/ seconds divisions and date aperture. 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, self compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-55-01 |
Good Luminous material reapplied HANDS Original |