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Geneva, Mar 16, 2008
LOT 714
Ref. 4500 Stainless Steel Monoblocco Rolex, ?Oyster, Chronograph, Anti-Magnetique?, case No. 497638, Ref. 4500. Made in 1946. Very fine and rare, tonneau shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with round button chronograph, register, tachometer and a stainless steel Rolex buckle.
CHF 33,000 - 40,000
USD 30,000 - 36,000 / EUR 20,000 - 25,000
Sold: CHF 52,800
C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Matte black with luminous Arabic numerals, subsidiary dials for the seconds and 30-minute register, inner 1/5th seconds and minute scale, outer tachometer scale. Steel baton hands. M. Cal.13''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |