Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991

LOT 169

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, "Rigid Hooded"Ref. 3065, 1940's, produced in 1000 examples between 1939 to 1950. Fine, tonneau shaped, center second, selfwinding, pink gold and stainless steel gentleman' s wristwatch.

C. polished, screwed back, waterproof, hooded lugs. D. mat silver, with radiumed Arabic mimerais and indexes. "Skeleton" radiumed 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.