$6,720
Rolex Ref. 1002 - Yellow Gold - Black Dial Rolex, “Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified,” case No. 2835835, Ref. 1002/1005. Made in 1970. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, inclined bezel. Black with applied faceted yellow gold baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds divisions. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Notes This Ref. 1002 can be considered in new old stock condition, still exhibiting its original factory finish to the case and untouched hallmarks. A desirable example rarely found with a black dial.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2010-06-10
