Important collector's watches, wristw...
Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002
LOT 350
Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Certified Chronometer, Ref. 3131. Produced in 500 examples from 1939 and 1946 in 9K, 14K and 18K gold. Fine tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 14K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.
CHF 3,500 - 4,500
EUR 2,400 - 3,000 / USD 2,100 - 2,700
Sold: CHF 4,600
C. three-body, solid, polished, screwed case back and crown. D. champagne with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals. "B?ton" yellow gold 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.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 4 |
Fair |
Movement: 4-5* |
Fair Poor Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4-5-01 |
Fair Poor HANDS Original |
Notes
Similar watches are published in are published in "Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches", by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani, Editore, Genova, 2001, pp. 144 and 375.