Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Mar 05, 2009
LOT 266
Yellow Gold Ref. 6098, Honeycomb Dial, Serpico Y Laino Rolex, retailed by Serpico Y. Laino, ?Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer,? Ref. 6098. Made circa 1950. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, center seconds, self-winding, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Gay Frères Jubilee bracelet.
USD 6,500 - 8,500
EUR 5,000 - 6,700 / CHF 7,500 - 10,000
Sold: USD 10,800
C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, case back engraved: IE SS IB. D. Off-white honeycomb with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals and faceted baton indexes, outer gold minute / seconds track. Yellow gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. 775, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight-lever escapement, Superbalance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Approx. overall length 180 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |