10,350 CHF
So-called "Zéphir" Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1008, sold on March 2, 1964. Fine and extremely rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and pink gold gentleman,s wristwatch with stainless steel and pink gold Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box, guarantee and by the Bulletin de Marche des Bureaux Suisses de Contrôle Officiel de la Marche des Chronomètres. Three-body, two-tone, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, pink gold reeded and engraved bezel, pink gold screwed down winding-crown, steel case. Black with applied tritium dot indexes and two perpendicular painted lines for 3, 6, 9 and 12 indication. Pink gold "dauphine" hands. Cal. 1560, rhodium plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, 5 adjustments, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm. Height 11 mm. Approx. overall length 200 mm. Notes Ref. 1008 This reference was produced from 1962 to circa 1966 only, in steel and gold and in 14K gold, and featured this special dial, so-called “Zéphir” by collectors.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2004-10-24
