8,260 CHF
Ref. 1601 “Datejust” Rolex, “Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified”, Ref. 1601. Case No. 3885082. Made in 1975. Fine tonneau shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18k yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18k yellow gold President bracelet. Three body, polished and brushed, screw down case back and crown, faceted bezel. Gilt with applied blackened gold baton indexes, outer minute/seconds track, aperture for the date. Luminous gold "Bâton" hands. Cal. 1570, rhodium plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12mm. Notes This watch is illustrated in “Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches”, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, 2001 Edition, p. 240.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2006-05-14
