Important Collector's Watches, Pocket...
Geneva, Nov 11, 2007
LOT 167
?California Dial? Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Chronomètre?, "Rigid Hooded", Ref. 3065. Made in the early 1940s. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, yellow gold wristwatch with an expanding riveted yellow gold Oyster bracelet.
CHF 20,000 - 30,000
EUR 12,000 - 18,000 / USD 17,000 - 25,000
Sold: CHF 22,420
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, hooded lugs. D. Black with applied luminous Roman numerals in the upper half and Arabic numerals on the lower half, dart and baton indexes for the quarters. Luminous yellow gold skeleton hands. M. Cal. 11 3/4''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 14 mm. Approx. overall lenght 200 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |