Rolex Oyster Perpetual gold watch

1964 ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL Vintage Mens Watch with Rare Underline Dial – 14K Gold Rare Underline Dial – All Original Possessing refined elegance and clean lines this vintage Rolex ref. 1005 Oyster Perpetual showcases a truly timeless style. As precise as it is classic, this watch is powered by a well-regarded movement, one of the mechanisms that powered early Submariner, Explorer, and GMT models. Featuring a classic silver dial, engine turned indexed bezel on its 14K gold case, and equipped with a Teju strap this watch has an elegant and understated vintage look. But what really sets it apart for the true collector is its rare untouched “”underline dial.”” The four word, two-line has a Rolex factory printed underline highlighting the words. We were fortunate to acquire it with all of its original parts. The engine turning on the bezel is light and not present in a few spots. On the underside the backs of the lugs showcase leftover wear from a metal bracelet and the back has three indentions not visible while the watch is being worn. It has been priced accordingly. It presents nicely on the wrist. Its rare original “”Underline Dial,”” with wonderful retro styled baton indices, is in excellent condition with only fairly light natural aging and toning, giving it a true vintage look. One of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker, has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components with genuine Rolex parts, installing a new mainspring, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $995 value). For the finishing touch, we have equipped it with a brand new aftermarket Teju lizard strap and aftermarket Rolex style buckle making it ready for immediate enjoyment. A published example of this model can be found in Osvaldo Patrizzi’s work Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches, 2001 Edition, Guido Mondani editor, Vol. 1, pg. 262. Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: Rolex Country of origin: Switzerland Model: Ref. 1005, Oyster Perpetual Case no.: 1,010,431 Year made: c. 1964 Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds, Automatic Designed for: Men Case material: 14K gold Case condition: The engine turning on the bezel is light and not present in a few spots. On the underside the backs of the lugs showcase leftover wear from a metal bracelet and the back has three indentions not visible while the watch is being worn. It has been priced accordingly. It presents nicely on the wrist. Dimensions: 34mm diameter, 12mm thick Dial: Silver with distinctive applied gold baton indexes, luminous hour dots, outer minute track, Rolex factory underline under the chronometer rating, original and untouched with fairly mild aging Hands: Original, gold, luminous “”alphas”” Movement type: Rolex cal. 1560 officially certified chronometer, self-winding, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring Jewels: 26 rubies Band: Teju lizard (aftermarket), fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn with aftermarket Rolex style buckle Width between lugs: 19mm Crystal type: Acrylic, mint condition Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker, has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components with genuine Rolex parts, installing a new mainspring, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $995 value). Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. Box/Papers: BOX – Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS – Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate SKU 9895