Important Watches, Collector's Wrist...
Hong Kong, Jun 08, 2001
LOT 332
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronomètre, "Rigid Hooded", Ref. 3599. Produced in the 1930's.Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.
HKD 35,000 - 43,000
USD 4,500 - 5,500
Sold: HKD 41,400
C. bicolor, three-body, polished, screw-down case back and crown, yellow gold hooded lugs, bezel and winding-crown, steel case. D. matte silver with yellow gold bâton indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. Yellow gold "lozenge" hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4 ''' rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 32 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 4 |
Fair |
Movement: 4 - 6* |
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Dial: 3 - 01 |
Notes
A similar watch is published in "Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches", by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, 1998, pp. 135 and 278.