Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, May 08, 2010
LOT 457
Rolex Yellow gold Ref. 4157 Rolex, ?Chronometre?, case No. 165029, Ref. 4157. Made in the 1940s. Fine and very rare, oversized, indirect center seconds, 18K yellow gold chronometer wristwatch with Super Balance and an 18K yellow gold tile link bracelet.
CHF 2,000 - 3,000
USD 1,900 - 2,800 / EUR 1,400 - 2,100
Sold: CHF 4,440
C. Three-body, solid, polished, rounded bezel, concave lugs, snap-on case back. D. Matte silver with painted yellow and silver baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions. Blued steel baton hands. M. 10???, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Super Balance timed to 6 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 9 mm. Approx overall length 180 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-8-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized Slightly scratched HANDS Original |