Important Watches, Wristwatches and c...

Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

LOT 517

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometre, "Empire", Ref. 3716, 1940 ' s. Fine and rare waterproof, centre second, self-winding, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch with fitted box.

C. "Empire" style, massive, polished, screwed back and crown, straight lugs. D. black with radiumed Arabic and Roman numerals and indexes. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 9 3/4 "' rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.