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Geneva, Oct 14, 2007

LOT 481

Rolex, ?Oyster, Chronometer Observatory?, case No. 24432, Ref. 1072. Made in the 1930s. Fine, cushion-shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch.

CHF 2,300 - 2,800

EUR 1,400 - 1,700 / USD 2,000 - 2,300

Sold: CHF 3,776

C. Three-body, polished, screwed-down case-back, bezel and crown. D. Two-tone silver with painted luminous Arabic numerals, inner red Arabic numerals for the 24-hour, subsidiary seconds dial, outer minute track. Luminous blued steel baton hands. M. 10???, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Superbalance with 6 adjustments, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 32 x 32 mm. Thickness 10 mm From ?The Collection?


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original