Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Mar 10, 2010
LOT 317
Rolex Yellow Gold Bubble Back Rolex ?Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer," Ref. 3458. Made circa 1947. Fine and rare, tonneau shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold chronometer wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Rolex buckle.
USD 5,000 - 7,000
EUR 3,700 - 5,100 / CHF 5,400 - 7,500
C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated bezel. D. Copper color with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute division, subsidiary guilloche seconds dial. Luminous blued steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 9 ¾''', rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Super balance timed to 6 positions, self-compensating blued steel Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator. 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 |