Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Mar 05, 2009
LOT 478
Bubble Back Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Certified Chronometer,? case No. 474355, Ref. 3131. Made circa 1946. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, center seconds, 14K pink gold wristwatch with an yellow goldplated Rolex buckle.
USD 4,000 - 6,000
EUR 3,100 - 4,700 / CHF 4,600 - 7,000
Sold: USD 5,520
C. Three-body, polished, domed screw-down case back, associated screw-down crown. D. Two-tone satiné pink with luminous Arabic and baton indexes, outer minute / seconds track. Luminous pink gold Mercedes hands. M. 12???, rhodiumplated, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 13 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-17-01 |
Good Slightly spotted HANDS Original |