Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

Hong Kong, Jun 27, 2009

LOT 123

Quarter Century Club Rolex, Swiss, No. 1377, case No. 1005814. Made circa 1949. Fine 14K yellow gold, keyless dress watch, special series made for the members of the Timothy Eaton Quarter Century Club. To be sold without reserve

HKD 6,500 - 10,000

USD 900 - 1,500 / EUR 650 - 1,000

Sold: HKD 6,600

C. Three body, "demi-bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. Matte silver, marked "Eaton" and 1/4.C.E.N.T.U.R.Y.C.L.U.B. in place of numerals. Blued steel epee hands. M. 15"', rhodiumplated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance timed in six positions, blued steel Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator. Case and cuvette signed R.W.C. Ltd. Diam. 42 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-7-01

Good

Oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

The 1/4 Century Club Timothy Eaton (1834-1907) opened his first department store in Toronto in 1869. By the early 20th century T. Eaton Co. Ltd. had become one of Canada?s largest retailers. The 1/4 Century Club watches, made from the 1930's until as late as the 1960's, were given by the company to employees in appreciation of 25 years of loyal service.