Important Collectors Watches, Pocket...
Geneva, Oct 14, 2007
LOT 348
"Observatory Quality Chronometer" Rolex, "Observatory Quality", No. 1002135, retailed by C. Bucherer, Lucerne. Made in the 1920s. Fine, thin, 18K yellow gold, hunting-cased, keyless pocket watch.
CHF 3,000 - 5,000
EUR 1,800 - 3,000 / USD 2,500 - 4,200
Sold: CHF 7,670
C. Four-body, "bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Matte champagne, black Breguet numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Black steel "cathedral" hands. M. Cal. 142, ?Observatory Quality, Amtlich Geprueft?, rhodium-plated, "faussescôtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial case and movement signed. Diam. 50 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |