Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993
LOT 68
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, "Empire" style, 1940's. Fine and rare centre second, self-winding, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.
CHF 20,000 - 25,000
Sold: CHF 27,600
C."Empire" style, massive, polished, straight lugs screwed back and crown, waterproof. D. black with painted Arabic numerals and indexes. "Alpha" radiumed gold hands. M. 9 3/4"' 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 158.