Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Hong Kong,the Ritz Carlton Hotel,harbour Room, 3rd Floor, Nov 25, 2006

LOT 102

Ref. 3065, Pink Gold So-Called "Rigid Hooded, Army Dial" Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Chronomètre?, "Rigid Hooded", Ref. 3065. Made in the early 1940s. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with an expanding riveted pink gold Oyster bracelet. To be sold without reserve

HKD 140,000 - 180,000

USD 18,000 - 23,000 / EUR 14,000 - 18,000

Sold: HKD 188,800

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, pink gold bezel, hooded lugs and winding crown. D. Black with applied luminous pink Roman numerals in the upper half and Arabic numerals on the lower half, as well as dart and baton indexes for the quarters, pink gold luminous "skeleton" hands. M. Cal. 11 3/4''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 14 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Back inscribed: ?In Appreciation Fondly Olsen and Johnson?.