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Geneva, Mar 16, 2008

LOT 276

?Bubble Back? Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified "Chronomètre", No. 474562, Ref. 3458. Made circa 1940. Fine tonneau shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with 18K pink gold Oyster bracelet.

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

USD 9,000 - 14,000 / EUR 6,200 - 9,000

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, pink gold reeded graduated bezel. D. White with applied yellow gold dart indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold baton hands. M. 9 3/4''' rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Superbalance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Approx. overall length 170 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-09

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Damaged