Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Oct 04, 2009
LOT 242
Bubble Back Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Chronometer?, case No. 569***, Ref. 3131. Made in 1946/1947. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, center seconds, 18K pink gold wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Rolex buckle.
CHF 7,000 - 9,000
USD 6,600 - 8,500 / EUR 4,600 - 6,000
C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, half-hooded lugs, domed polished bezel, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Two-tone satiné pink with luminous Arabic and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds track. Luminous pink gold alpha hands. M. 12???, rhodium-plated, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, shock absorber. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 31.5 mm. Thickness 12.5 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6 |
Good Slightly oxidized |