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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

LOT 348

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Chronomètre", "Rigid Hooded", Ref. 3065. Produced in the 1930's. Very fine and rare center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, 14K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Oyster bracelet.

CHF 18,000 - 22,000

USD 11,000 - 13,000

Sold: CHF 19,550

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, hooded lugs, screwed-down dedicated case back and winding-crown. D. black with radium-coated Arabic and Roman numerals, bâton and triangular indexes. "Skeleton" radium-coated hands. M. 9 3/4 ''' rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Engraved on the back: "In appreciation - Fondly - Olsen and Johnson". This model of watch, with mixed Arabic, Roman numerals and different shaped indexes is particularly sought after by collectors, especially with a black dial, like the present lot. A similar watch is published in "Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches", by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, 2001, p. 374