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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

LOT 371

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Chronomètre", Ref. 4467. Produced from 1945 to 1949.Fine tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date and an 18K yellow gold Jubilé bracelet.

CHF 4,500 - 6,000

USD 2,700 - 3,600

Sold: CHF 6,440

C. three-body, solid, polished, dedicated screwed-down case back and crown, fluted bezel. D. matte silver with applied gold dart and bâton indexes, aperture for the date. "Alpha" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 740, 10 1/2 ''' rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed..Diam. 36 mm. Approx. overall length 195 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3 - 6
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

Engraved on the back: "A notre ami Willy Bosshard, Genève 24 novembre 1945" and the reproduction of the signature of Hans Wilsdorf.Wristwatches bearing the reference, number 4467, have also been produced for left-handed poeple.Similar watches are published in "Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches", by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, 2001, pp. 224 and 377.