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New York, Dec 11, 2008
LOT 56
Ref. 3599 Rigid Hooded ?Bubble-Back? Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, Ref. 3599. Made in the early 1940s. Very fine and extremely rare, tonneau-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.
USD 7,000 - 12,000
EUR 5,500 - 9,500 / CHF 8,200 - 14,000
Sold: USD 6,960
C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, polished fluted hooded lugs. D. Three-tone silver with painted Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel feuille hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 12 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-8-01 |
Good Slightly scratched HANDS Original |