The Mondani Collection of Rolex Wrist...

Geneva, May 14, 2006

LOT 88

Ref. 3353, so-called "Rigid Hooded" Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Chronometer?, Ref. 3353. Case No. 146243. Made in 1940. Very fine and very rare, tonneau-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel mid-sized wristwatch with hooded lugs and a stainless steel Oyster Bracelet. Accompanied by the original box and detail leaflet.

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

EUR 6,500 - 10,000 / USD 8,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 17,700

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, polished gadrooned hooded lugs. D. Beige with printed radial Arabic numerals, outer minute divisions, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "baton" hands. M. Cal. 520, 8 3/4''', rhodiumplated, decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Superbalance, Breguet balance spring. Dial and movement signed Rolex, case signed Oyster Watch Co. Diam. 29 mm. Thickness 12.5 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3-6*

Good

Slightly oxidized

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

Good

Poor

HANDS Original

Notes

Due to the covers or ?hoods? welded on the lugs, collectors call watches of this type ?Rigid Hooded? . The box of the current lot is interesting due to the fact that it is accompanied by a detail leaflet that informs the owner that the box can be used as a cigarette case. The calibre 520, 8 3/4 ??? was produced between 1940 and 1948. This watch is illustrated in ?Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches?, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, 2001 Edition, p. 156.