Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Oct 04, 2009
LOT 21
Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold ?Bubble Back? Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual?, case No. 51778. Made in 1946. Fine and rare, water-resistant, selfwinding, stainless steel and yellow gold wristwatch with a stainless steel and yellow gold riveted Oyster bracelet.
CHF 4,000 - 6,000
USD 3,800 - 5,700 / EUR 2,600 - 4,000
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, concave bezel, screwed down case back engraved with ?Metal & Mtx. Div.? D. Bi-color, matte silver and yellow, luminous Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary dial for the seconds. Luminous blued steel baton hands. M. 9 3/4???, rhodium-plated, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating balance spring. Dial and movement signed the case signed Oyster Watch Co. Dim. 31 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Approx. overall length 170 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-7-01 |
Good Oxidized HANDS Original |