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Geneva, May 10, 2009

LOT 26

Bubble Back Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Certified Chronometer", case No. 492436, Ref. 3131. Made circa 1946. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

USD 6,000 - 7,800 / EUR 4,600 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 9,600

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, concave bezel, screwed down case back and ?Oyster Patent? crown, half hooded lugs. D. Matte yellow, with applied luminous yellow gold Roman numerals and baton indexes, subsidiary dial for the seconds, outer minute track. Luminous blued steel baton hands. M. 11??, rhodium-plated, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 12.5 mm.


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Grading System
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