Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
New York - The Fuller Building, Mar 28, 2007
LOT 37
"Two-Tone Dial - Class A Certificate" Rolex, Ref. 2552. Made circa 1940. Fine and rare, keyless, 18K yellow gold pocket chronometer.
USD 1,500 - 2,000
EUR 1,100 - 1,500
Sold: USD 1,534
C. Three-body, "bassine pincé", solid, polished. D. Two-tone silver, with applied yellow gold "baton" indexes and Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold "épée" hands. M. Cal. 16''', Observatory Quality "Class A Certificate 1067", rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, ?swan-neck? micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 45 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |