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Geneva, Nov 14, 2009

LOT 258

Pink Gold and Black Dial Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Chronometre?, case No. 487775, Ref. 3131. Made circa 1946. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, self-winding, center seconds, 18K pink gold chronometer wristwatch. To be sold without reserve

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

USD 8,000 - 10,000 / EUR 5,400 - 6,700

Sold: CHF 4,800

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, halfhooded lugs, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Matte black with applied luminous Arabic numerals, outer minute/ seconds division with radial five minute Arabic numerals. Yellow gold baton hands. M. 9 1/2???, rhodium-plated, straight line lever escapement, Super Balance, self-compensating balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 14 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-16-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

Rusted

HANDS Original