Important Collectors' Watches, Pocket...
Geneva, Mar 16, 2008
LOT 533
?Big Bubble" Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer", case No. 660596, Ref. 5029. Made in 1949. Fine and rare, large, center-seconds, selfwinding, waterresistant 18K yellow gold chronometer wristwatch with a gold-plated Rolex buckle.
CHF 11,000 - 13,000
USD 10,000 - 12,000 / EUR 6,800 - 8,000
C. Two-body, polished, screwed-down case back and Patent Oyster crown, graduated bezel. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals and dart indexes, outer fifths of a second divisions with Arabic fiveminute/ seconds numerals. Yellow gold alpha hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4???, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straightline lever escapement, Superbalance timed to 6 positions, Breguet balance spring, ?swan neck? micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 15 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-29-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized Lacking elements HANDS Original |