Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 28, 2014
LOT 404
ROLEX REF. 1601 DATEJUST STEEL AND WHITE GOLD Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Datejust, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified," case No. 2530048, Ref. 1601. Made in 1970. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and white gold wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Rolex Jubilee bracelet with deployant clasp.
HKD 16,000 - 24,000
USD 2,000 - 3,000 / CHF 1,800 - 2,700
Sold: HKD 18,750
Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, fluted white gold bezel, crystal with cyclops lens. Black with applied baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous steel baton hands. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |