The Mondani Collection of Rolex Wrist...

Geneva, May 14, 2006

LOT 211

Ref. 4645, Pink Gold So-Called ?Cioccolatone? Rolex, ?Perpetual, Chronometer Officially Certified?, Ref. 4645. Case No. 614670, stamped with No. 13 representing this watch?s number within the pink gold production of this reference. Made in 1948. Fine and rare, square with canted corners, self-winding, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 4,000 - 5,000 / USD 4,700 - 6,300

Sold: CHF 16,520

C. Two-body, solid, polished, stepped sides, straight lugs, "bombé" crystal. D. Matte silver with applied pink gold dart and pyramidal indexes, outer minute divisions, subsidiary seconds. Pink gold "dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4''', rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 30.5 x 30.5 mm. Thickness 12.5 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

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

Good

Poor

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Notes

The reference, like the Vacheron Constantin of the same name, is called ?Cioccolatone? by collectors due to its resemblance to a large chunk of chocolate. The watch was produced from 1946 through 1952 and was available in 18K gold, 10K gold and stainless steel, and was advertised in the famous ?Piccola Guida Gastronomica d?Italia? . The caliber 620 was created in 1936 and was in regular production between 1940 and 1951. This watch is illustrated in ?Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches?, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, 2001 Edition, p. 65.