Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

LOT 519

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, "Submariner", 660 ft = 200 m, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1680, third generation. Produced in the 1980's.Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 200 m /660ft, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel "Flush-Fit" Oyster bracelet and black bezel.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,700 - 3,300

Sold: CHF 3,910

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back crown, graduated revolving black bezel for the decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown protected by the "Crown Guard", crystal with "Cyclops" lens.D. black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes, red letters for the name "Submariner", aperture for the date. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm. Approx. overall length 190 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

The model bearing the "Submariner" writing in red on the dial is particularly sought after by collectors.A similar watch is published in " Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches", by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, 2001, p. 235.