The Mondani Collection of Rolex Wrist...

Geneva, May 14, 2006

LOT 55

Ref. 4645, So-Called ?Cioccolatone? Rolex, ?Perpetual, Chronometer Officially Certified?, Ref. 4645. Case No. illegible, stamped with No. 47 representing this watches number within the production of this reference. Made in the 1940s. Fine and rare, square with canted corners, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

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

Sold: CHF 12,980

C. Two-body, solid, polished, stepped sides, straight lugs, "bombé" crystal. D. Two-tone matte silver with gilt Arabic numerals and applied gold dot indexes, subsidiary seconds. Yellow 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: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

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 available in 18k gold and 10k gold and stainless steel, and was advertised in the famous ?Piccola Guida Gastronomica d?Italia? . This watch is illustrated in ?Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches?, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, 2001 Edition, p. 66, 67.