Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 27, 2011
LOT 102
Rolex, Pink Gold ?Bubble Back?, Ref. 5011 Rolex "Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer", case No. 648636, Ref. 5011. Made circa 1949, retailed by Serpico y Laino. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold wristwatch with a gold plated Rolex buckle.
CHF 2,600 - 4,000
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Sold: CHF 3,250
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, half-hooded lugs, graduated engine-turned bezel, screwed down case back and crown. D. Silver with applied pink gold luminous dart indexes, outer minute/seconds track. Luminous pink gold alpha hands. M. 9 ½ ???, rhodium-plated, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, Breguet 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: 3-51-01-5 |
Good Partially reprinted HANDS Original Poor |