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Milano, Hotel Principe Di Savoia, Nov 30, 1992

LOT 41

Rolex, type No. A20217, Swiss, made for the British Navy in the 1930's. Rare stainless s t e e l m i l i t a r y keyless watch.

C. Three piece "bassine" with screwed back and bezel, polished the British Army number engraved on the back. D. Black enamel wit gilt Roman numerais and subsidiary seconds. GiIt "skeletonized spade" hands. M. 18"', nickel plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balan ce, Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm. Raro orologio da tasca militare in acciaio. In ottime condizioni.