$3,750
ROLEX REF. 1018 GLOBAL INSURANCE LOGO Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified," case No. 675731, Ref. 1018. Made in 1961 for the Global Insurance Co. for promotional purposes. Very fine and extremely rare, center seconds, self-winding, water- resistant, stainless steel wristwatch. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, polished bezel. Textured silver with the letter G encircling a world map. Luminous steel dauphine hands. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Notes DIAM. 36 mm. THICKNESS 12 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2013-12-11