Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Nov 16, 2008
LOT 675
Bubble Back Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Certified Chronometer?, case No. 569280, Ref. 3131. Made in 1946. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, center seconds, 18K pink gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Rolex buckle.
CHF 4,800 - 6,000
USD 4,500 - 5,500 / EUR 3,000 - 3,800
Sold: CHF 5,640
C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, half-hooded lugs, domed polished bezel, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Two-tone satiné pink with luminous Arabic and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds track. Luminous blued steel skeleton hands. M. 12???, rhodium-plated, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, shock absorber. 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: 3-17-02 |
Good Slightly spotted HANDS Service hands |