Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

New York, Dec 07, 2005

LOT 211

"First Generation Bubbleback" Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, case No. 29546. Made circa 1933. Very fine, tonneau-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, 9K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

USD 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 3,000 - 3,700

Sold: USD 2,990

C. Three-body, polished, screwed-down case back and crown, engraved case back: ?R.B. Morgan, ESQ., from the Teachers of Croydon, 1935?. D. Matte silver with applied Arabic numerals, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Black "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 31 mm. Thickness 12 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-33-01

Good

Restored

HANDS Original

Notes

This watch is one of the earliest known ?Bubblebacks?. Robert B. Morgan was First Education Officer at Croydon School south of London, today the internationally renowned Croydon College for higher education in business, finance, arts and engineering.