Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

LOT 524

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, "Submariner" 660ft/200m., Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref.1680, third generation. Production of this reference started in 1976.Fine center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 660ft./200m., stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel "Flush-Fit" Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated revolving black bezel fordecompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown protected by the "Crown Guard". D. black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes, "Cyclope" 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 200 mm.