Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2010
LOT 185
Rolex Bubble Back, yellow gold Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer?, case No. illegible, Ref. 3131. Made in the 1940s. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, selfwinding, water-resistant, center seconds, 14K yellow gold wristwatch. To be sold without reserve
HKD 20,000 - 27,000
USD 2,600 - 3,400 / EUR 2,200 - 2,800
Sold: HKD 27,600
C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, half-hooded lugs, graduated flat bezel, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals and dart indexes, luminous dots, outer minute/seconds divisions. Luminous yellow gold dauphine hands. M. 9 ¾ ???, rhodium-plated, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, shock absorber. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 13.5 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |