Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jan 26, 2013
LOT 258
ROLEX, REF.1601, DATEJUST, WHITE GOLD Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual Datejust, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified?, case No. 813819, Ref. 1601. Made circa 1962. Fine and very rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold wristwatch with date. Accompanied by a service papers.
HKD 48,000 - 72,000
USD 6,000 - 9,300 / EUR 4,700 - 7,000
Sold: HKD 81,250
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, curved lugs, faceted white gold bezel, screwed-down case back and crown, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Satine silver with applied baton indexes, outer minute/ seconds division, aperture for the date. Stainless steel alpha hands. M. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, self-compensating freesprung blued steel balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness.12 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |