Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992
LOT 191
Rolex for S.A.B. Bangkok, 1920's. Rare and unusual double-cased silver gentleman's wristwatch.
CHF 3,000 - 4,000
Sold: CHF 5,060
C. massive, polished, screwed bezel, waterproof. D. black with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Skeleton" radiumed hands. M. 9 3/4 "' rhodiumed, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.
Notes
This watch represents the first models of the
experimentations by H. Wilsdorf in the evolution of the
future waterproof Oyster watches.