$3,750
Rolex Ref. 1005 Yellow Gold Oyster Perpetual Rolex, “Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified,” case No. 5174724, Ref. 1005. Made circa 1978. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, fluted bezel. Satine silver with applied 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 freesprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 12 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2011-03-10
