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.

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.