The Mondani Collection of Rolex Wrist...

Geneva, May 14, 2006

LOT 100

Ref. 4325 ?Metropolitan? Rolex, "Chronomètre", Ref. 4325. Case No. 63425. Made in 1955 and retailed by Ronchi, Milano. Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with a yellow gold tile-link bracelet.

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

EUR 5,000 - 8,000 / USD 6,300 - 9,500

Sold: CHF 14,160

C. Two-body, solid, polished, engine-turned bezel with hour divisions, straight lugs, snap-on back. D. Gilt with silver gilt and printed bâton indexes and radial Roman quarters, outer minute divisions, subsidiary seconds. Yellow gold ?Dauphine? hands. M. Cal. 700, 10 1/2''', rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Superbalance adjusted to six positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case, and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 8.5 mm.


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Grade: A

Good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-5-01

Good

Poor

HANDS Original

Notes

Reference 4325 appeared in the Rolex catalogue from 1943 to 1955 and was available in stainless steel and 10K pink and yellow gold as well as 18K pink and yellow gold. This model was referred to in period advertising as the ?Metropolitan, the elegant businessman?s chronometer?. The calibre 700, 10 1/2??? was produced between 1944 and 1951. This watch is illustrated in ?Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches?, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, 2001 Edition, p. 52, 53.