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New York, The Grand Havana Room, Sep 20, 2006

LOT 28

"Rigid Hooded" Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Certified Chronometer, ?Rigid Hooded?, retailed by Serpico Y Laino, Ref. 3065. Made in the early 1940s. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, centerseconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 14K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with a gold-plated Rolex buckle.

USD 10,000 - 12,000

EUR 8,000 - 9,500

Sold: USD 15,930

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, hooded lugs. D. Champagne with painted Arabic numerals and dart indexes. Gold "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 14 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: 3-7-01

Good

Oxidized

HANDS Original