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Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Nov 12, 2006

LOT 225

Ref. 5015, Yellow Gold ?Chronometer? Rolex ?Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer", Ref. 5015, case No. 638108. Made in 1948. Fine, center seconds, water-resistant, 14K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

EUR 4,500 - 5,500 / USD 5,600 - 7,200

C. Two-body, polished, screwed-down case back and crown, bezel with hour divisions. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals, triangle and baton markers, outer minute/seconds divisions. Luminous yellow gold ?skeleton? hands. M. 9 3/4''' rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 13.5 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3-15

Good

Slightly rusted
Movement: 3-6*

Good

Slightly oxidized

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

References 6015 and 5015 are identical references except that the Ref. 6015 (see lot 157) has a ?Super-Oyster? crown and the Ref. 5015 has a traditional Oyster crown. The caliber 620 was created in 1936 and was in regular production between 1940 and 1951.