Important Watches, Collector's Wrist...
Hong Kong, Jun 08, 2001
LOT 333
Rolex "Rigid Hooded", Ref. 3595. Produced in the 1930's.Fine and very rare, tonneau-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.
HKD 47,000 - 55,000
USD 6,000 - 7,000
Sold: HKD 74,750
C. three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, fluted hooded lugs. D. matte silver with engraved Roman numerals, Arabic numerals, bâton and triangular indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" radium-coated hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4, rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 32 mm.
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Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 4 - 6 |
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Movement: 4 - 6* |
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Dial: 4 - 21 - 04 |
Notes
Rolex Oysters with fluted hooded lugs are very much sought-after by collectors. This model may also be found with pink or yellow gold hooded lugs.Similar watches are published in "Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches", by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, 1998, pp. 137-280.