Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Dec 07, 2011

LOT 412

ROLEX FOR EATON QUARTER CENTURY CLUB Rolex for Eaton, ?1/4 Century Club," Ref. 1011, So-called ?Bombay? Rolex. Made in 1965, presented to W.H. Platt on his becoming a member of "The Timothy Eaton Quarter Century Club," 1940-1965. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, l4K yellow gold wristwatch with a Rolex buckle.

C. Three-body, polished, screw-down case back with engraved dedication inscription, Oyster crown, lapidated lugs. D. Matte silver with applied gold letters "1/4 Century Club" instead of numerals, outer minute track and luminous dots. Luminous yellow gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. 1530, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Case and movement signed, dial signed "Eaton." Diam. 33 mm. Thickness 12 mm.