Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ...

New York, Dec 11, 2008

LOT 55

Ref. 3139 Rolex "Oyster Chronometer, Observatory," Ref. 3139. Made in the early 1940?s. Fine and very rare, cushion-shaped, water-resistant stainless steel wristwatch.

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down dedicated case back and crown. D. Matte silver with luminous Arabic numerals, outer minute track, concentric 24-hour graduation in red Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Luminous blued steel baton hands. M. Cal. 10 1/2''' rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Superbalance timed in 6 positions, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 30 x 30 mm. Thickness 10 mm.