Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1993
LOT 146
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronomètre "Empire", Ref. 3877, 1940's. Extremely fine and rare, self-winding, 18ct pink gold gentleman's
CHF 50,000 - 60,000
C."Empire", massive, polished, screwed back and crown, waterproof, reeded band and straight lugs. D. pink with painted Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 9 3/4"' rhodiumed, 19 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 32 mm.
Notes
A similar watch is published in "Orologi da Polso
Rolex", page 216.
It is amazing to find to-day this model of watch in
such a perfect condition, as well as what concerns
the case, the original bracelet, the dial or the
movement.