Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Mar 10, 2011
LOT 190
Rolex - Ref. 3065 "Rigid Hooded" Bubble Back Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 3065. Made circa 1942. Very fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, self-winding, center seconds, water-resistant, 14K yellow gold wristwatch with a 14K yellow gold Rolex buckle.
USD 7,000 - 10,000
CHF 7,000 - 10,000 / EUR 5,000 - 7,500
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, hooded lugs, polished inclined bezel, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Silver with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals and dart indexes and luminous dots, outer 1/5th seconds track. Luminous yellow gold feuille hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4???, rhodium-plated, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 13 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |