4,956 CHF
“Ref. 6564” Rolex, “Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified”, Ref. 6564. Case No. 161084. Made in 1956. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by the original fitted box. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. Silvered with applied steel gold faceted indexes and luminous dots and outer minute/seconds track. Luminous steel "Dauphine" hands. Cal. 1030, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shockabsorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case, and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Notes The calibre 1030 was made between 1950 and 1957. This watch is illustrated in “Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches”, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, 2001 Edition, p. 186.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2006-05-14
