Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ...
Geneva, Mar 29, 2009
LOT 331
Military Watch Rolex, No. 540. The case with British Ministry of Defence issue numbers A.16408/G.S.MK.II. Made for military use, circa 1940. Fine and rare, nickel-cased, keyless pocket watch with black military dial.
CHF 5,000 - 7,000
USD 4,300 - 6,000 / EUR 3,400 - 4,700
C. Three-body, ?bassine?, polished, screwed-down back engraved with the military issue numbers and the broad arrow mark. D. Black enamel, gilt-outlined luminous Arabic numerals, outer gilt minute track, subsidiary seconds, the military issue number A.16408 painted gold below the signature. Luminous skeleton hands. M. 18???, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 50 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-23-01 |
Good Later HANDS Original |