28,750 HKD
Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1002, so-called “Zéphir”, 1960’s.Very fine and extremely rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau shaped, 18K yellow gold gentleman’s wristwatch. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed case back and crown, reeded graduated bezel. satiné silver with two perpendicular painted lines for the 3, 6, 9 and 12 indication. “Dauphine” tritium-coated yellow gold hands. Cal. 1570, rhodium plated,26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm. Notes Ref. 1002This reference was published in the Rolex catalogues from 1960 to 1990. The early production of this reference featured this special dial, so-called “Zéphir” by collectors.A similar watch is published in Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches,1998 Edition, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, pp. 167. 170 and 275.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2000-06-05
