Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hog Kong, Feb 26, 2011

LOT 270

Rolex Ref. 714 Rolex Oyster, No. 27609, Ref. 714. Made in the early 1930s. Very fine, cushion-shaped, water-resistant, 9K yellow gold wristwatch.

HKD 8,000 - 12,000

USD 1,000 - 1,500 / EUR 800 - 1,200

C. Three-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back and crown, dust cap, case back engraved inside with patent numbers and outside: JMM. 20th Sept 1935, fluted bezel, wire lugs D. Matte silver with applied Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel epee hands. M. Cal. 8 1/2 ''', rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, ultra prima, monometallic balance, blued steel flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 28 x 28 mm. Thickness 9 mm


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-33

Good

Restored

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-10-01

Good

Patinated

HANDS Original