5,310 CHF
Ref. 1008, So-Called "Zéphir" Rolex, “Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified”, Ref. 1008. Case No. 1284790. Made in 1965/1966. Fine and very rare, self-winding, water-resistant, center-seconds, stainless steel and gold gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel and gold extendable Oyster bracelet. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, yellow gold reeded and graduated bezel. Satiné gilt with applied luminous dot indexes and two perpendicular painted lines for 3, 6, 9 and 12. Luminous gold "Alpha" hands. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperature and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating 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. 206.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2006-05-14
