8,260 CHF
Ref. 1009, So-called "Zéphir" Rolex, “Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified”, Ref. 1009. Case No. 1738626. Made in 1968. Fine and very rare, self-winding, water-resistant, center seconds,18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Rolex buckle. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, linen textured and graduated “Décor Soie” bezel. Satiné silvered with two perpendicular painted lines for 3, 6, 9 and 12. Gold "Alpha" hands. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperature and 5 positions, shock-absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Notes This watch is illustrated in “Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches”, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, 2001 Edition, p. 207.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2006-05-14
