Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990

LOT 2

Rolex "Oyster Perpetual", Certified Chronometer, " Rigid Hooded", Ref. 3065. Produced in circa 1'000 examples between 1939 and 1950. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center-second, selfwinding, yellow gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with gold and stainless steel bracelet.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 10,925

C. massive, polished, waterproof, screwed back, hooded lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals, "Alpha" 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.


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A similar watch is published in "Rolex" by G. Gordon, page 211.