The Mondani Collection of Rolex Wrist...

Geneva, May 14, 2006

LOT 8

Ref. 3505 ?Chronomètre? Rolex Oyster, ?Chronomètre?, Ref. 3505. Case No. 126052. Made in 1939. Fine and rare tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch.

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,300 - 2,000 / USD 1,600 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 3,776

C. Three-body, polished, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Matte silvered with baton and Arabic hours, outer minute divisions and center seconds. Luminous blued steel hands. M. 8 3/4???, rhodiumplated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Superbalance adjusted to six positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial and movement signed Rolex, case signed Oyster Watch Co. Diam. 31 mm. Thickness 10 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-7

Good

Oxidized

Movement: 3-5*

Good

Poor

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-5-01

Good

Poor

HANDS Original

Notes

This watch is illustrated in ?Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches?, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, 2001 Edition, p. 107.