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.


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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