Important Collectors' Watches, Pocket...
Geneva, Mar 16, 2008
LOT 683
"Empire" Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Chronometer - Empire", case No. 45518, Ref. 3548. Made in 1944. Fine and rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch.
CHF 10,000 - 15,000
USD 9,000 - 14,000 / EUR 6,200 - 9,000
C. Two-body, "Empire", solid, polished and brushed, screwed down case back and crown, straight rounded lugs. D. Off-white with painted Roman numerals and indexes. Black baton hands. M. Cal. 620, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Superbalance adjusted to 6 positions, Breguet balancespring, swan neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 14 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-11 |
Good Slightly worn |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |