Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Sep 15, 2010
LOT 44
Rolex - Steel - Ref. 5018 - "Bombay" Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer,? case No. 642460, Ref. 5018, case No. 608519. Made in 1948. Very fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, waterresistant, stainless steel wristwatch. To be sold without reserve
USD 1,000 - 1,500
EUR 750 - 1,100 / CHF 1,100 - 1,600
Sold: USD 1,125
C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, lapidated concave lugs. D. Matte silver with applied steel dart indexes and luminous dots, outer 1/5th seconds track. Blued steel feuille minute and cathedral hour hand. M. Cal. 9 3/4''', rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm. Thickness 15 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3-61* |
Good Plating deteriorated Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-53-04-05 |
Good Reprinted HANDS Later HANDS Luminous material reapplied |