Important Collector's Wristwatches an...
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 14, 1995
LOT 84
Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, "Empire", Ref. 3716, 1940 's. Very fine and rare, waterproof, self-winding, 18 ct. pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.
HKD 60,000 - 65,000
USD 8,000 - 10,000
C."Empire" style, massive, polished, screwed back and crown, straight lapidated lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. " Bâton" radiumed hands. M. 9 'fi"' rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.
Notes
A similar watch is published in "Orologi da Polso
Rolex", page 216.