15,930 CHF
Ref. 1601, White Gold “Datejust” Rolex, “Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified”, Ref. 1601. Case No. 3689145. Made in 1974. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with date and an 18K white gold Jubilee bracelet. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, faceted bezel, crystal with “cyclops” lens. Satiné silver with applied white gold bâton indexes, outer minutes/seconds divisions, aperature for the date. White gold "bâton" hands. Cal. 1575, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, shock-absorber. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Notes This watch is illustrated in “Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches”, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, 2001 Edition, p. 243.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2006-05-14
