Important Collectors Wristwatches Po...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995
LOT 282
Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Certified Chronometer, " Rigid Hooded", Ref. 3065, produced in 1000 examples from 1939 to 1950. Very fine and rare centre second, self-winding, waterproof, 18 ct. pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.
CHF 16,000 - 18,000
USD 13,000 - 15,000
Sold: CHF 13,225
C. massive, polished, screwed back and crown, hooded lugs. D. two-tone pink with radiumed Arabic numerals and indexes. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 9 3/4"', rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.
Notes
A similar watch is published in Collezionare Orologi
da Polso, by M. and O. Patrizzi, page 65.