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New York, Jun 18, 2008

LOT 98

Ref. 519, Flexible Lugs 99 Rolex Marconi Special, Ref. 519. Made in the 1930?s. Fine and very rare, stainless steel wristwatch.

USD 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 2,300 - 3,000

C. Three body, polished, flat bezel, centrally attached flexible oval lugs. D. Two-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals and luminous indexes, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Luminous blued steel baton hands. M. Cal. 59, signed Marconi, rhodium plated, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial and case signed Rolex. Movement signed Marconi. Diam. 28 mm. Thickness 8 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3-6*

Good

Slightly oxidized

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-8-01

Good

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original

Notes

Rolex first registered ?Marconi? as a trademark in 1911.