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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

LOT 345

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, "Rigid Hooded", Ref. 3599. Produced in the 1930's. Fine, tonneau-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

EUR 10,000 - 12,000 / USD 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 25,300

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed down case back and crown, polished fluted hooded lugs. D. black with applied yellow gold bâton indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Alpha" radium-coated yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4''' rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Approx. overall length 175 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 4-5*

Fair

Poor

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 21-01

Period

HANDS Original

Notes

It is rare to find a watch in such a good condition: dial, case and movement. Similar watches are published in "Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches", by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani, Editore, Genova, 2001, pp. 158-159.