Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jul 09, 2016
LOT 447
ROLEX REF. 1601 DATEJUST STEEL AND YELLOW GOLD Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Datejust, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified," case No. 2923546, Ref. 1601. Made in 1970. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and yellow gold Chronometer wristwatch with date and a stainless steel and yellow gold Rolex Jubilee bracelet with deployant clasp.
HKD 9,800 - 18,000
USD 1,260 - 2,320 / CHF 1,245 - 2,280
Sold: HKD 20,000
Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, fluted bezel, crystal with cyclops lens. Blue with applied yellow gold baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous yellow gold 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, hack mechanism.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |