Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

New York, Sep 15, 2010

LOT 168

Rolex ? Steel Rolex, case No. 049758. Made circa 1920. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, stainless steel wristwatch. To be sold without reserve

USD 700 - 1,200

EUR 550 - 900 / CHF 750 - 1,300

Sold: USD 525

C. Two-body, polished, wire lugs. D. Matte silver with printed luminous Arabic numerals and dart indexes, outer minute track, subsidiary guilloche seconds dial. Luminous blued steel baton hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4???, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 28 x 35 mm. Thickness 10 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3-8*

Good

Slightly scratched

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-10-01

Good

Patinated

HANDS Original