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New York, Mar 15, 2006

LOT 229

"Rigid Hooded" Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer?, Ref. 3064. Made in the 1930s. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, selfwinding, water-resistant, stainless steel and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

USD 4,000 - 5,000

EUR 3,300 - 4,200

Sold: USD 5,428

C. Three-body, bi-color, polished and brushed, hooded lugs, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold bâton indexes and luminous dots, subsidiary seconds dial. Luminous yellow gold "alpha" hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Superbalance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness: 13 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3-6*

Good

Slightly oxidized

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original