Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 10, 1994
LOT 105
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronomètre "Empire", Ref. 3877, 1940's. Extremely fine and rare self-winding, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.
CHF 40,000 - 50,000
C."Empire" style, massive, polished, screwed back and crown, waterproof, reeded band and lugs. D. pink with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 9 3/4"' rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Condition: f Diam. 32 mm.
Notes
A similar watch is published in "Orologi da Polso Rolex", page 216.