Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Jun 08, 2011

LOT 322

ROLEX ? CUSHION OYSTER Rolex, Oyster, Ultra Prima, case No. 40856. Made in the 1920's. Fine and rare, cushion-shaped, base metal nickel-plated wristwatch. To be sold without reserve

USD 1,000 - 2,000

CHF 900 - 1,700 / EUR 700 - 1,300

Sold: USD 2,250

C. Three-body, polished, fluted bezel, wire lugs. D. Guilloche ivory color with luminous Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 10''', rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance timed in 6 positions, blued steel flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 32 x 32 mm. Thickness 10 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original