Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces.
Geneva, Nov 13, 2010
LOT 146
Rolex Ref. 4500 Stainless Steel Monoblocco Rolex, ?Oyster, Chronograph, Anti-Magnetique?, case No. 427239, Ref. 4500. Made circa 1946. Very fine and rare, tonneau shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with round button chronograph, register, tachometer and a stainless steel Rolex buckle.
CHF 18,000 - 24,000
USD 18,000 - 24,000 / EUR 13,000 - 18,000
c. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. d. Matte silver with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals, luminous dots, subsidiary dials for the seconds and 30-minute register, inner 1/5th seconds and minute track, outer tachometer scale. Luminous yellow gold alpha hands. M. Cal. 13''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-51-01 |
Good Patinated Partially reprinted HANDS Original |