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Geneva, May 10, 2009
LOT 28
Bubble Back Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Chronometre?, case No. 45435, Ref. 3372. Made in 1946, retailed by Monetti Napoli, Italy. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, self-winding, center seconds, stainless steel and pink gold wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex buckle. To be sold without reserve
CHF 5,000 - 7,000
USD 4,400 - 6,000 / EUR 3,300 - 4,600
Sold: CHF 7,200
C. Three-body, polished, graduated pink gold bezel, straight lugs, half-hooede lugs, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Two-tone pink with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute track. Luminous blued steel baton hands. M. 11???, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Superbalance timed to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 15 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-8-01 |
Good Slightly scratched HANDS Original |