Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

New York, Dec 07, 2005

LOT 134

?Ref. 8952? Rolex, "Chronometer", Ref. 8952. Made in the late 1950s. Fine, center-seconds, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

USD 2,600 - 3,200

EUR 2,200 - 2,700

Sold: USD 4,370

C. Two-body, solid, polished, reeded graduated bezel, curved lugs. D. "Guilloché" white with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals and dart indexes. Yellow gold "dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 1210, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperatures, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness: 10 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-35-01

Good

To be restored

HANDS Original