Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Mar 10, 2010

LOT 318

Rolex Oyster, Ultra Prima Rolex, "Oyster, Ultra Prima," case No. 9655, Ref. 2263. Made in the late 1920's. Fine and rare, octagonal, water-resistant, sterling silver wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex buckle. To be sold without reserve

C. Three-body, polished, fluted bezel, screwed-down case back, wire lugs. D. White enamel with printed Arabic, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel feuille hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4???, "Extra Prima," rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, bimetallic balance, timed to 6 position and for all climates, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 28 x 31 mm. Thickness 10 mm.