Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ...

New York, Dec 11, 2008

LOT 171

"King Midas" Rolex, No. 1044, Ref. 3580. Made in the late 1970?s. Fine and elegant, asymmetrical, left-handed, 18K white gold wristwatch with an integrated 18K white gold Rolex link bracelet and double deployant clasp.

USD 6,500 - 8,500

EUR 5,000 - 6,500 / CHF 7,500 - 10,000

C. Two-body, shaped, solid, polished and brushed, King Midas engraved on the band, screwed-down case back, winding-crown at 9, sapphire crystal. D. Brushed silver. White gold baton hands. M. Cal. 650, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock absorber for escape wheel, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 28 x 28 mm. Thickness 5 mm. Approx. overall length 180 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original