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Geneva, Mar 16, 2008

LOT 678

White Gold Ref. 1498 Ultra Prima Rolex, case No. 1517, Ref. 1498. Glasgow import marks for 1930-1934. Fine, rectangular, 9K white gold wristwatch.

CHF 2,700 - 3,700

USD 2,400 - 3,300 / EUR 1,700 - 2,300

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, flat bezel, straight lugs, hinged case back. D. Two-tone silver with baton indexes, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Blued lozenge hands. M. 7.5???, rhodium-plated, ?Ultra Prima?, 16 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, timed to 6 positions, flat balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 22 x 28 mm. Thickness 8 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 4-01

Fair

HANDS Original