Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 11, 2012
LOT 277
ROLEX REF. 3580J, KING MIDAS ? WITH ORIGINAL BOX AND PAPERS Rolex, No. 949, case No. 3434021, Ref. 3580J. Sold on June 17, 1974. Fine and elegant, asymmetrical, left-handed, heavy 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an integral 18K yellow gold Rolex link bracelet and concealed deployant clasp. Accompanied by the original fitted box, outer card box, guarantee (now void) and a Rolex case opening tool.
CHF 8,000 - 12,000
USD 8,700 - 13,000 / EUR 6,500 - 10,000
Sold: CHF 20,000
C. Two-body, shaped, solid, polished and brushed, King Midas engraved on the band, screwed-down case back, winding-crown at 9, sapphire crystal. D. Brushed champagne. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 651, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating fl at balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 28 x 28 mm. Thickness 5 mm. Approx. overall length 185 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |