Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991
Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified "Rigid Hooded", for Serpico y Laino Caracas, Ref. 6050, 1940's, produced in 1500 examples between 1944 to 1959. Fine, tonneau shaped, center second, self winding, yellow gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.
C. polished, satined, screwed back, bi-colour, waterproof, hooded lugs. D. mat silver, with applied gold radiumed indexes. "Alpha" radiumed hands. M. 9 3/4"' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.