100 Years of Wristwatches

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

LOT 288

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 'Milgauss', Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1019. Production ofthis reference started in 1966.Fine and rare, water-resistant to 50 m., center seconds, self-winding, stainless steel gentleman'swristwatch. Accompanied by a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

USD 5,700 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 28,750

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, soft iron protecting cap. D. black withtritium-coated steel indexes. 'Bâton' tritium-coated steel hands. M. Cal. 1580, rhodium plated, 26 jewels, leverescapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, antishock system, self-compensatingBreguet balance spring.Dial, case, and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm.


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Grading System
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

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

Notes

Ref. 1019Produced in stainless steel only from 1966 to 1990.For 'Milgauss', see lot 254.Similar watches are published in 'Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches' by OSVALDO PATRIZZI, GUIDO MONDANI EditoreGenova, 1998, pp. 264, 265 and 275.