The Mondani Collection of Rolex Wrist...

Geneva, May 14, 2006

LOT 217

Ref. 678 Yellow Gold ?Cushion? Rolex, ?Oyster, Ultra-Prima? Ref. 678. Case No. 28150. Made in 1930. Glasgow import marks for 1930-1931. Very fine, cushion-shaped, 9K yellow gold water-resistant gentleman's wristwatch with enamel dial.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

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

Sold: CHF 10,030

C. Three-body, polished, screwed-down case back, bezel and crown, back engraved inside with patent numbers, wire lugs. D. White gloss and matte enamel with painted radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel ?Lisse? hands. M. Cal. 10 1/2''', ?Ultra-Prima? rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance timed in six positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 32 x 32 mm. Thickness 10 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

This watch is illustrated in ?Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches?, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, 2001 Edition, p.98.