Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Jun 08, 2011
LOT 324
ROLEX ? REF. 3065 ? HOODED BUBBLEBACK Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer,? Ref. 3065. Made circa 1945. Very fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, self-winding, center seconds, water-resistant, pink gold wristwatch with a 14K pink gold Rolex buckle.
USD 5,000 - 7,000
CHF 4,300 - 6,000 / EUR 3,500 - 4,700
Sold: USD 6,250
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, hooded lugs, domed polished bezel, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold dart indexes and luminous dots, outer 1/5th seconds track. Luminous pink gold alpha hands. M. Cal. 93/4???, rhodium-plated, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 14 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |