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New York, Oct 17, 2008
LOT 157
Ref. 3696 Black California Dial Rolex,Oyster Perpetual, Chronometer, Ref. 3696.Made in the 1940s. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, yellow gold and stainless steel wristwatch.
USD 1,800 - 2,400
EUR 1,300 - 1,700 / CHF 2,000 - 2,700
Sold: USD 2,160
C. Three body, solid, polished and brushed, gold case with stainless steel screw-down case back. D. Black with mixed luminous Roman/Arabic numerals and indexes. Luminous blued steel skeleton hands. M. 9 3/4???, rhodium plated, 19 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 13 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-06 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Partially replaced |