Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
New York, Dec 05, 2007
LOT 327
Oyster Majestic - Observatory Rolex, "Oyster Majestic - Observatory", Ref. 679. Made in the late 1920s. Fine and rare, octagonal, center seconds, water-resistant, 9K yellow gold wristwatch.
USD 3,500 - 4,500
EUR 2,500 - 3,100
Sold: USD 4,012
C. Three-body, polished, fluted bezel, screwed-down case back and crown, patent numbers engraved inside, wire lugs. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer 1/5th seconds scale with 5-minute/seconds Arabic markers. Luminous steel baton hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 32 x 34 mm. Thickness 10 mm. Property of Various Owners
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |