Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 11, 2014
LOT 194
ROLCO WATCH SILVER Rolco, case No.161685. Made in the 1920's. Fine and rare early waterproof silver wristwatch.
CHF 2,000 - 3,000
HKD 16,500 - 25,000 / USD 2,300 - 3,400
Double hinged case, rounded bezel, fixed lugs, snap on case back. Porcelain with painted black and red Arabic numerals, outer minutes divisions. Blued steel spade hands. Fausses cotes decorations, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Notes
Dial and movement signed.DIAM. 35 mm. THICKNESS 13 mm.
This particular
wristwatch is
branded ROLCO
which is a truncation
of 'Rolex Company'.
The ROLCO
brand name
was registered
by Rolex in the
1920's.