Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 14, 2017
LOT 534
ROLEX, REF. 1601 DATEJUST, BLACK GILT SPYDER DIAL, WHITE GOLD Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Datejust, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified," case No. 2350181, Ref. 1601. Made in 1965. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, white gold Chronometer wristwatch with date
CHF 16,000 - 26,000
HKD 128,000 - 208,000 / USD 16,000 - 26,000
Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, fluted white gold bezel, crystal with cyclops lens. White with applied baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous white 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.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-11-01 |
Very good Slightly worn HANDS Original |