Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Sep 15, 2010
LOT 163
Rolex White Gold ?Cameleon? Honeycomb Dial - Patent Pending Rolex, ?Caméléon,? case No. 76526. Made in the early 1950s. Fine and rare, unusual, 18K white gold lady's wristwatch with an assorted set of 4 multicolored straps and a white gold Rolex buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box.
USD 2,500 - 3,500
EUR 1,900 - 2,600 / CHF 2,600 - 3,600
Sold: USD 5,000
C. Two-body, solid, polished, case back with sleeve to easily change straps, back engraved inside: Pat. Pend. R. W. Co., security chain at 3, flat-top crystal. D. Off-white honeycomb with applied white gold star and dart indexes. White gold feuille hands. M. Cal. 280, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 2 positions, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 15 mm. Thickness 9 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 |