Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...
Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001
LOT 551
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Precision, "Rigid Hooded", Ref. 3951. Produced in the 1930's.Fine and rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and pink gold mid-sized wristwatch.
CHF 7,000 - 9,000
USD 4,200 - 5,500
Sold: CHF 12,075
C. three-body, bicolor, screwed-down case back, pink gold hooded and lobed lugs, pink bezel and winding-crown, steel case. D. off-white with applied pink gold round and bâton indexes. "Alpha" pink gold hands.M. Cal. 9 3/4 ''' rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 29 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3 - 5 - 6* |
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Dial: 3 - 6 - 01 |
Notes
A similar watch is published in "Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches", by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova 2001, p. 377.