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Grand Havana Room, New York, Mar 13, 2002

LOT 115

Rolex Oyster, Ref. 5066. Produced in the late 1920?s. Fine and rare, sterling silver, cushion-shaped, gentleman?s wristwatch.

USD 2,000 - 3,000

Sold: USD 3,910

C. three-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back and crown, ribbed bezel, wire lugs. D. white enamel with painted black Roman numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. ?Roman? blued steel hands. M. 10 1/2 ''', rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, adjusted to all climates and 6 positions, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, signed ?Prima?. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 33 x 33 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

One of the very first examples of the Oyster case with British and Swiss patent numbers engraved inside the case back.