12,980 CHF
Ref. 6569. So-called “Spaceship”. Rolex, “Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer”, Ref. 6569. Case No.87214. Made in 1955. Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with a yellow gold-plated Rolex buckle. hree-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, engine-turned and graduated bezel. Two-tone matte gilter with applied yellow gold dart indexes. Yellow gold "Dauphine" hands. Cal. 1030, rhodiumplated, 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 12mm. Notes The dial of this watch is unusual due to the applied gold Rolex name and dart indexes. The calibre 1030 was made between 1950 and 1957. Collectors call this reference the “Spaceship” due to the shape of the indexes. This watch is illustrated in “Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches”, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, 2001 Edition, p. 190.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2006-05-14
