The Mondani Collection of Rolex Wrist...
Geneva, May 14, 2006
LOT 247
Ref. 3458, Stainless Steel So-Called ?Bubble-Back? Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual Chronomètre?, Ref. 3458. Case No. 124493. Made in 1943 and retailed by Philippe Beguin, Genève. Very fine, tonneau-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel expanding Oyster bracelet.
CHF 12,000 - 16,000
EUR 8,000 - 10,000 / USD 9,500 - 13,000
Sold: CHF 33,040
C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed down case back and crown, engine-turned bezel with hour divisions. D. Black with painted gold radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Gold ?baton? hands. M. Cal. 635, 9 3/4''', rhodium plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case, and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 12 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-7 |
Good Oxidized |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-5-01 |
Good Poor HANDS Original |