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Geneva, May 10, 2009
Bubble Back Rolex ?Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronomèter", case No. 474562, Ref. 3458. Made circa 1946. Fine and rare, tonneau shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold chronometer wristwatch with 18K yellow gold riveted expanding Oyster bracelet.
C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated bezel, half hooded lugs. D. Matte white with applied luminous yellow gold dart indexes, outer minute division, subsidiary dial for the seconds. Luminous yellow alpha hands. M. 9 ¾''', rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Superbalance timed to 6 positions, selfcompensating blued steel Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 13 mm. Approx. overall length 170 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-06 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Partially replaced |