Contemporary, Limited Edition and Col...

New York, Grand Havana Room, Dec 01, 1999

LOT 97

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Date", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1503, 1970 's.Fine tonneau shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date, and 18K yellow gold Oyster bracelet.

USD 5,000 - 6,000

C. three body, massive, polished, screwed back and crown, ribbed bezel. D. dark blue with applied gold tritium-coated indexes, "Cyclope" aperture for the date. "Bâton" tritium-coated yellow gold hands.M. Cal. 1565, rhodium plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good
Case: 4

Fair
Movement: * 4
Dial: 4 - 01

Notes

Ref. 1503Production of this reference started in the mid 1960's and remained in the Rolex catalogues until 1980.This watch bears the date only, which changes automatically at midnight.