Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 23, 2011
LOT 343
ROLEX - MILITARY POCKET WATCH Rolex. The dial with British Ministry of Defense issue numbers A.12924. Made for military use, circa 1940. Fine and rare, nickel-cased, keyless pocket watch with black military dial
HKD 15,000 - 25,000
USD 2,000 - 3,200 / EUR 1,500 - 2,300
Sold: HKD 37,500
C. Three-body, ?bassine?, polished, screwed-down back. D. Black enamel, gilt-outlined luminous Arabic numerals, outer gilt minute track, subsidiary seconds, the military issue number A. 12924 painted gold below the signature. Spade hands. M. Cal. 540, 18???, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 50 mm. Thickness 18 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-71-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines HANDS Original |