The Mondani Collection of Rolex Wrist...

Geneva, May 14, 2006

LOT 145

Ref. 3029, ?Pink Gold Saturn? Rolex, ?Chronométre?, Ref. 3029. Case No. 34093. Made in 1937. Retailed by Ronchi, Milano. Fine and very rare, center seconds, 18K pink gold and enamel gentleman's wristwatch with original leather strap and 18K yellow gold Rolex buckle.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 2,500 - 4,000 / USD 3,000 - 4,700

Sold: CHF 8,260

C.Two-body, brushed and polished, wide flat bezel with black enamel radial Roman chapter ring, concealed lugs. D. Two-tone gilt with outer minute/ seconds track. Blued steel hands. M. Cal.10 1/2''', ?Ultra-Prima?, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance timed in six positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case, and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 10 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3-7

Good

Oxidized
Movement: 3*

Good

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

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Reference 3029 was called the ?Saturn? or ?Saturno? in period advertising. This reference was made in very few examples for one year only, 1937, and only in 18K gold. This watch is illustrated in ?Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches?, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, 2001 Edition, p. 48 - 49.