Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2010

LOT 267

Rolex, Ref. 4325, Metropolitan Rolex, ?Officially Certified Chronometer?, No. 180, Ref. 4325. Made circa 1955. Fine and rare 18K pink gold chronometer wristwatch. To be sold without reserve

HKD 14,000 - 20,000

USD 1,700 - 2,600 / EUR 1,400 - 2,100

Sold: HKD 18,000

C. Two-body, solid, polished, graduated engine-turned bezel, straight lugs, dedicated snap-on case back. D. Matte silver with applied faceted pink gold baton and Roman quarters, outer dot minute divisions, subsidiary guilloche seconds dial. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 700, 10 1/2''', rhodiumplated, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Super-balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating blued Breguet balance spring, swan-neck regulator. Dial, case, and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 9.5 mm. From the Collection of a Swiss Gentleman


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-48

Good

Later crown

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-7-01

Good

Oxidized

HANDS Original