Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993
LOT 69
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, Chronometer, "Rigid Hooded", Ref. 3065, produced in 1000 examples from 1939 to 1950. Very fine and rare tonneau shaped, centre second, self-winding, 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.
CHF 13,000 - 16,000
Sold: CHF 16,100
C. massive, polished, screwed back and crown, waterproof, hooded lugs. D. pink with radiumed Arabic numerals and indexes. "Skeleton" radiumed 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 154.