Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

New York, Sep 15, 2010

LOT 164

Rolex Ref. 678 Yellow Gold ?Cushion? Rolex, ?Oyster,? Ref. 678. Case No. 27243. Made in 1925. Very fine, cushion-shaped, 9K yellow gold water-resistant wristwatch with enamel dial and a Rolex gold-plated buckle.

C. Three-body, polished, screwed-down case back, bezel and crown, back engraved inside with patent numbers, reeded bezel, wire lugs. D. White gloss and matte enamel with painted radial luminous Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel luminous hands. M. Cal. 10 1/2''', ?Prima?, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance timed in six positions, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 32 x 32 mm. Thickness 10 mm.