$1,440
Rolex Ref. 6567 - Engine-Turned Bezel Rolex, “Oyster - Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer,” Ref. 6567. Made circa 1959. Fine center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a Rolex riveted Oyster expansion bracelet. To be sold without reserve Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, engine-turned bezel. Black with applied steel dart indexes and luminous dots, outer minute divisions. Luminous steel dauphine hands. Cal. 1030, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 25 jewels, straight-line 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. Thickness 12 mm. Notes Winn Dixie is one of the large Supermarket chains in the U.S. Originally founded in 1914, the chain has existed under its current name since 1955. With a revenue of about 7.5 billion in 1997, Winn Dixie has 521 stores in Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Georgia, and Mississippi. These Air-King watches were given to their truckers in recognition of 10 years of safe driving.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2010-06-10
