Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, May 08, 2010
LOT 384
Rolex Ref. 3599 Rigid Hooded Bubble-Back Rolex,? Oyster Perpetual?, case No. 45982, Ref. 3599. Made in the early 1940s. Very fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, self-winding, waterresistant, stainless steel wristwatch with Super Balance and a stainless steel Rolex buckle.
CHF 6,500 - 8,500
USD 6,200 - 8,000 / EUR 4,500 - 6,000
C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, polished fluted hooded lugs. D. Matte silver with applied steel baton indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel feuille hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 14 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3-7* |
Good Oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-7-01 |
Good Oxidized HANDS Original |