Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

LOT 168

Rolex, Oyster "Rigid Hooded" Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 3065, 1940's, produced in 1000 examples between 1939 to 1950. Fine, tonneau shaped, center second, selfwinding, 14ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, waterproof, hooded lugs. D. mat silver, with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9 3/4"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.