Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces.
Geneva, Nov 13, 2010
LOT 124
Rolex Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold ?Bubble Back? Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual?, case No. 51778. Made in 1946. Fine and rare, water-resistant, self-winding, stainless steel and yellow gold wristwatch with a stainless steel and yellow gold riveted Oyster bracelet.
CHF 2,500 - 4,500
USD 2,500 - 4,500 / EUR 2,000 - 3,300
Sold: CHF 2,500
c. Three-body, polished and brushed, concave bezel, screwed down case back engraved with ?Metal & Mtx. Div.? d. Bi-color, matte silver and yellow, luminous Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary dial for the seconds. Luminous blued steel baton hands. M. 9 3/4???, rhodium-plated, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating balance spring. Dial and movement signed the case signed Oyster Watch Co. Dim. 31 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Approx. overall length 170 mm
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-7-01 |
Good Oxidized HANDS Original |