Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Nov 16, 2008
LOT 592
Viceroy Coin Watch Rolex, Geneva, ?Viceroy?, Ref. 3789. Made in the 1980s. Fine and rare, extra thin, 18K yellow gold watch set into an Albanian 100 franc coin dated 1926. Accompanied by a fitted Rolex box.
CHF 9,000 - 14,000
USD 8,500 - 13,000 / EUR 5,700 - 9,000
Sold: CHF 10,800
C. Three-body, solid, the hinged watch within the coin opening by a push piece concealed in the band. D. Gold with black painted radial Roman quarters and indexes. Blued steel baton hands. M. Cal. 651, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance with five adjustments, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 4 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |