6,490 CHF
Ref. 9576 Pink Gold “Ultra Thin” Rolex, Genève, Ref. 9576. Case No 508666. Made in 1959. Fine, ultra-thin, water-resistant 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18k yellow gold-plated Rolex buckle. Two-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back with dedication inscription, straight lugs, inclined bezel, inset crown. Matte silver with applied pink gold bâton indexes. Pink gold "bâton" hands. Cal. 650, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 5.2 mm. Notes Reference 9576 was produced from 1958 to 1964 in gold only with non-oyster screw-down back. This watch is illustrated in “Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches”, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, 2001 Edition, p. 75.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2006-05-14
