Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hog Kong, Feb 26, 2011

LOT 276

Rolex Ref. 3937 ?1/4 Century Club? Rolex, "Prince Elegant", Eaton "1/4 Century Club", chronometer, No. 682849, Ref. 3937. Made circa 1949. Very fine and rare, rectangular curved, 14K yellow gold wristwatch To be sold without reserve

HKD 8,000 - 15,000

USD 1,000 - 2,000 / EUR 800 - 1,500

Sold: HKD 43,750

C. Two-body, solid, polished, dedicated case back, stepped sides, fancy lugs. D. Silver with the champlevé letters "1/4 Century Club" instead of numerals, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel baton hands. M. 7 1/2???, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, lateral lever escapement, ultra-prima, 6 adjustments, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, with micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 22 x 46 mm. Thickness 8.5 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-10

Good

Patinated

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-11-01

Good

Slightly worn

HANDS Original