Important Watches, Collector's Wrist...
Hong Kong, Jun 08, 2001
LOT 432
Rolex Oyster Chronometer, Ref. 3116. Produced in the 1930's.Fine center seconds, water-resistant, 14K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch, with a 14K yellow gold Rolex buckle.
HKD 21,000 - 25,000
USD 2,700 - 3,200
Sold: HKD 27,600
C. three-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back and crown. D. pink with radium-coated Arabic numerals."Skeleton" radium-coated hands. M. 10 1/2 ''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, 7 adjustments, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.In very good condition.Diam. 29 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 4* |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |
Notes
This model has met with great success and was produced with various types of dials: Viceroy, Oyster, Oyster Royal, Oyster Imperial and Chronometer Observatory.It was also produced with two types of cases: two-body or three-body.Similar watches are published in "Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches", by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, 1998, pp. 94-97-279.