Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

New York, Sep 15, 2010

LOT 179

Bubble Back Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer", case No. 661786, Ref. 5050. Made in 1949. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water resistant, stainless steel wristwatch

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, half-hooded lugs, concave bezel. D. Silver with steel faceted rectangular and arabic indexes, outer seconds division. Luminous steel alpha hands. M. Cal. 620, 9 ¾''', rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Superbalance timed to 6 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 13 mm.