Important Watches, Wristwatches and c...

Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

LOT 519

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronoinetre, "Empire", Ref. 3548, 1940 ' s. Fine and rare waterproof, centre second, self-winding, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

CHF 17,000 - 19,000

C. "Empire", massive, polished, screwed back and crown, straight lugs. D. champagne with painted Roman numerals and indexes. "Baton" gold 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.


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A similar watch is published in " Collezionare Orologi da Polso" , by M. and O. Patrizzi, page 216.