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Geneva, Mar 16, 2008
LOT 679
Yellow Gold Bubble-Back Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified, Chronometer?, Ref. 5050. Case No. 648259. Made in 1949. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, 14K yellow gold wristwatch with 14K yellow gold expanding Rolex bracelet Accompanied by a fitted box.
CHF 6,500 - 8,000
USD 6,000 - 7,200 / EUR 4,000 - 5,000
Sold: CHF 13,200
C. Two-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Silvered with applied gilt Arabic numerals, outer minute/seconds divisions. Yellow gold feuille hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4''', rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 12.5 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |