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Geneva, Mar 16, 2008

LOT 279

Black ?California Dial? Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Chronometer", case No. 645890, Ref. 5011/5015. Made circa 1950. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with a yellow gold Rolex bracelet with deployant clasp.

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

USD 10,000 - 12,000 / EUR 6,800 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 18,600

C. Two-body, solid, polished, screwed down case back and crown, graduated bezel. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and indexes. Luminous yellow gold épée hands. M. Cal. 635, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness: 13 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-04

Good

Slightly oxidized

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