Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Oct 04, 2009
LOT 239
California Dial, "Hooded Lugs" Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Chronometre?, case No. 56996, Ref. 3065/3159. Made in 1947, retailed by Mappin (London). Very fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and yellow gold wristwatch with a goldplated Rolex buckle.
CHF 4,000 - 6,000
USD 3,800 - 5,700 / EUR 2,600 - 4,000
Sold: CHF 4,680
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, hooded lugs, domed polished bezel, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Silver with luminous Roman, Arabic numerals and baton indexes, subsidiary dial for the seconds, outer minute track. Luminous blued steel skeleton hands. M. 9 3/4???, rhodium-plated, straight line lever escapement, SuperBalance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 13 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |