Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Oct 04, 2009

LOT 245

Bubble-Back Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Chronometre?, case No.46972. Made in 1946. Fine and rare, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, 9K yellow gold wristwatch.

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

USD 4,700 - 6,600 / EUR 3,300 - 4,600

Sold: CHF 4,440

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, half-hooded lugs, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Silver with painted yellow gold baton indexes and Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Yellow gold baton 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.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original