270 lots

LOT 41

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

The Fish Rolex, circa 1960. A very rare Rolex window display sign.

Rolex Submariner ?Pressure-Proof to a depth of 660 Feet Under Water !?. Gilt brass, partially painted in green soft enamel. Numbered 319. In good condition

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 2,000

EUR 650 - 1,300

Sold: USD 3,840

LOT 42

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

The Fish and the Trident Rolex, circa 1960. A very rare Rolex window display sign

Rolex Submariner ?Pressure-Proof to a depth of 660 Feet Under Water !?. Gilt brass, partially painted in green soft enamel. Numbered 347. In good condition

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 2,000

EUR 650 - 1,300

Sold: USD 4,080

LOT 43

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Two Time Zones Rolex, circa 1960. A very rare Rolex window display sign.

Rolex GMT-Master ?The Correct Time Simultaneously in Two Time-Zones 24-Hour Hand Revolving Bezel Calendar Chronometer 100% Waterproof Self-winding? Gilt brass, partially painted in green soft enamel. Numbered 388. In good condition

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 2,000

EUR 650 - 1,300

Sold: USD 1,680

LOT 44

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

The Wing and Tail Rolex, circa 1960. A very rare Rolex window display sign.

Rolex GMT-Master ?The Correct Time Simultaneously in Two Time-Zones 24-Hour Hand Revolving Bezel Calendar Chronometer 100% Waterproof Self-winding? Gilt brass, partially painted in green and beige soft enamel. Numbered 362. In very good condition

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 2,000

EUR 650 - 1,300

Sold: USD 1,920

LOT 45

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

The Plane Rolex, circa 1960. A very rare Rolex window display sign.

Rolex GMT-Master ?The Exact Time in Two Different Hour-Zones 24- Hour Hand Revolving Bezel Calendar Chronometer 100% Waterproof Selfwinding?. Gilt brass, partially painted in green soft enamel. Numbered 348. In good condition

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 2,000

EUR 650 - 1,300

Sold: USD 3,600

LOT 46

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Supersonic Planes Rolex, circa 1960. A very rare Rolex window display sign.

Rolex GMT-Master ?The Exact Time in Two Different Hour-Zones 24- Hour Hand Revolving Bezel Calendar Chronometer 100% Waterproof Selfwinding?. Gilt brass, partially painted in green and beige soft enamel. Numbered 320. In good condition

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 2,000

EUR 650 - 1,300

Sold: USD 2,640

LOT 47

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Tudor Dealer Window Displays Circa 1960-1970. A set of rare Tudor window displays.

Two brass and red enamel displays, one from 1960 with the rose logo, the other from 1970 with the shield logo. Both numbered 249. In very good condition

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 2,000

EUR 650 - 1,300

Sold: USD 1,680

LOT 48

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Time To The Second Rolex, Geneva, ?Time To The Second?, No. 1121. Made in the 1960s. Fine desk clock with stop feature in original wooden fitted box.

C. Cylindrical form set at an angle, painted in green soft enamel with black faux-finish, brass base, clock in the center of the cylinder, hinged panel at the base to view the movement. D. Matte silver with applied gilt Roman numerals and indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Gilt brass dauphine hands. M. Rhodium-plated, battery-powered, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, stop lever protruding at 6 o?clock. Dial, case and box signed. Dim. 13 x 19 cm. Height 9.5 cm.

Grading System: A

USD 6,000 - 9,000

EUR 4,000 - 6,000

Sold: USD 7,800

LOT 49

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Window Display Platform Rolex, circa 1950. A rare store display platform.

Gilt brass, partially painted in soft green enamel, the main platform covered in a fine mesh cotton. Numbered 340. In good overall condition, with some oxydation

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 1,500

EUR 650 - 1,000

Sold: USD 1,560

LOT 50

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

At One with the Sea Rolex, circa 1970. A large and rare window display.

Covered with ultra-suede, surmounted by a copper diver?s helmet to showcase the Submariner and the Sea-Dweller models. In very good overall condition

Grading System: A

USD 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,300 - 2,000

Sold: USD 6,600

LOT 51

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Window Display Platform Rolex, circa 1950. A rare store display platform.

Gilt brass, partially painted in soft green enamel, the main platform covered in a fine faux velvet. Numbered 355. In very good overall condition

Grading System: AA

USD 1,500 - 2,500

EUR 1,000 - 1,700

Sold: USD 2,040

LOT 52

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Rolex, circa 1960. A very rare Rolex window display sign

Rolex Submariner ?Etanche jusqu?à 200 mètres de Profondeur Automatique Lunette Tournante?. Gilt brass, partially painted in green soft enamel. Numbered 361. In good condition, with some paint loss

Grading System: AAA

USD 1,500 - 2,500

EUR 1,000 - 1,700

Sold: USD 4,320

LOT 53

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Rolex Vacuum Tank, Ref. 124 Made in the 1950s. An extremely rare early apparatus for checking the water-resistance of ?Oyster? watches, Ref. 124.

The chamber is filled with distilled water. The lever creates a vacuum, thus drawing air from the inside of the watch. Escaping air bubbles indicate the exact location of the potential leak. Dim. 19 x 36 cm. In good overall condition, may be in need of service

Grading System: AAA

USD 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,300 - 2,000

Sold: USD 6,240

LOT 54

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Rolex Vacuum Tank, Ref. 1000 Made in the 1970s. Apparatus for checking the water-resistance of ?Oyster? watches, Ref. 1000.

The chamber is filled with distilled water. The lever creates a vacuum, thus drawing air from the inside of the watch. Escaping air bubbles indicate the exact location of the potential leak. Dim. 24 x 37 cm. In very good condition, may be in need of service

Grading System: AA

USD 1,000 - 1,500

EUR 650 - 1,000

Sold: USD 1,800

LOT 55

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Eazy Oyster Opener Made in the 1950s. Oyster case opener, Ref 1001.

Comprised of a main case-resting tool on which can be laid the 11 casts for the various case sizes. The top part has 5 adaptors for the various case back sizes. Dim. 21 x 20 cm. In very good overall condition

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 2,000

EUR 650 - 1,300

Sold: USD 2,880

LOT 56

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Rolex Fathometer Made in the 1960s. Apparatus for checking the depth resistance of "Oyster" watches.

The chamber is filled with distilled water. The rotating wheel on the base allows it to increase the water pressure, re-creating diving conditions. Dim. 25.5 cm x 10.5 cm In very good overall condition, may be in need of service

Grading System:

USD 8,000 - 12,000

EUR 5,400 - 8,000

LOT 57

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Dealer Window Display Made for Rolex, circa 1990. A fine wood and suede window display representing a violin and its bow.

Wood covered by suede, on the back panel a composition entitled ?1st Violin?. A realistic wood, wire and artificial hair reproduction of a violin and bow. In good overall condition

Grading System: AA

USD 500 - 800

EUR 350 - 550

Sold: USD 1,800

LOT 58

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Light Window Display Made for Rolex by Guillaume, circa 1990. A fine and rare light window display.

Coated Aluminum, plastic and plexiglass illuminated by a light in the base, to reveal the Rolex name and crown in a yellow tint. 110V. In good overall condition

Grading System: AA

USD 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,300 - 2,000

LOT 59

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Self-Winding Watch Movement Model Rolex. Made in the 1970s. Extremely rare and unusual, stainless steel, brass and Perspex electric working model of a self-winding watch movement.

C. Circular, brushed stainless steel, rectangular base with rake adjustment and gilt block signed Rolex, Perspex cover. M. Electrically driven, brass outer ring, cast plate with steel wheels, Perspex top-plate and rotor, lateral lever escapement with steel escape wheel and Perspex lever, Perspex balance wheel, blued steel balance spring, Uwersi shock absorber, index regulator. Case and movement signed. Dim. 35 cm. high, 31 cm. diameter. In very good overall condition

Grading System: AAA

USD 4,000 - 7,000

EUR 2,700 - 4,700

Sold: USD 8,400

LOT 60

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Rolex spare part box, 1930?s.

Comprising of 28 tubes and 6 tins, all with Rolex parts among which 5 oyster crowns and tubes, 4 spring barrels, 3 hairsprings, 1 balance and a set of Rolex hands. In good overall condition

Grading System: AAA

USD 1,500 - 2,500

EUR 1,000 - 1,700

Sold: USD 3,240