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New York, Nov 28, 2001
LOT 443
Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, "Rigid Hooded", Ref. 3065. Produced in the late 1940's.Fine and rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, 14K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with a gold-plated Rolex buckle.
USD 8,000 - 10,000
C. three-body, polished, screwed-down case back and crown, hooded lugs. D. matte silver with applied gold indexes. "Alpha" gold hands. M. Cal. 630, rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 32 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3 |
Good |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Notes
A similar watch is published in "Collecting Rolex Wristwatches", New Edition, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore Genova, 2001, p. 374.