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.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original