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New York, Dec 11, 2008

LOT 177

Ref. 4645, 14K Pink Gold ?Cioccolatone? Rolex, ?Perpetual, Chronometer Officially Certified?, Ref. 4645. Stamped No. 6, the production number within this reference. Made in the late1940?s. Fine and extremely rare, square with canted corners, self-winding, 14K pink gold wristwatch with a 14K gold Rolex riveted expandable bracelet.

USD 15,000 - 20,000

EUR 12,000 - 16,000 / CHF 18,000 - 23,000

C. Two-body, solid, polished, stepped sides, straight lugs, "bombé" crystal. D. Pink with pink Arabic numerals and applied dart indexes, subsidiary seconds. Pink gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4''', rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 30.5 x 30.5 mm. Thickness 12.5 mm.


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Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 2

Very good
Dial: 2-6-01

Very good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. 4645 is an extremely rare and unusual reference for Rolex. Characterized by its square case, its desirability is further enhanced due to the fact that it has caliber 620, a self-winding movement. This particular example has remained in close to new/old stock condition, exhibiting its original factory finish to the case, never having been polished. All hallmarks remain as crisp as the day the watch left the factory. Its rare riveted expandable bracelet has remained just as new and is dated 2.51. Its case back and movement are impeccable showing no scratches to the screws or watchmaker?s numbers, probably indicating that it has to this day never been serviced.
To our knowledge there have been approximately 10 examples of this reference to appear at auction over the last 10 years; this is the first example in 14K gold ever to be offered.