Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
New York, The Grand Havana Room, Sep 20, 2006
"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.
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.
| 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 |