Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ...
New York, Dec 11, 2008
LOT 172
"King Midas" Rolex, No. 4550, Ref. 4315. Made in the late 1970?s. Fine and elegant, asymmetrical, left-handed, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an integrated 18K yellow gold Rolex link bracelet and deployant clasp.
USD 3,000 - 5,000
EUR 2,300 - 4,000 / CHF 3,500 - 6,000
Sold: USD 4,080
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 champagne. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 651, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 28 x 28 mm. Thickness 5 mm. Approx. overall length 175 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |