Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 12, 2013
ROLEX REF 6917 TURQUOISE STONE DIAL YELLOW GOLD Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified?, case No. 5561220, Ref. 6917/6900. Made in 1978. Very fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold and diamond wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Rolex President bracelet with concealed deployant clasp.
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, bezel sets with diamonds, screw-down case back and crown, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Turquoise stone with aperture for the date. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 2030, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 28 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 26 mm. THICKNESS 11 mm. Approx overall length 165 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |