Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Jun 10, 2010

LOT 196

Rolex, Ref. 4325, ?Metropolitan? Rolex, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 4325. Made in the 1940s. Fine and rare, 18K yellow gold wristwatch. To be sold without reserve

USD 2,000 - 2,500

EUR 1,600 - 2,000 / CHF 2,200 - 2,800

Sold: USD 1,020

C. Two-body, solid, polished, graduated engine-turned bezel, straight lugs, snap-on case back. D. Matte silver with applied faceted yellow gold baton quarter indexes, outer minute divisions, subsidiary guilloche seconds dial. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 700, 10 1/2''', rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Super-balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case, and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 9 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-10-53-01

Good

Patinated

Reprinted

HANDS Original