Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 25, 2012
LOT 375
ROLEX REF. 3478 OYSTER COMMANDER Oyster Commander, shock-resisting, case No. 312077, Ref. 3478. Made circa 1945. Fine, water-resistant, gold-plated wristwatch. To be sold without reserve
USD 800 - 1,200
EUR 600 - 900
Sold: USD 575
C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screw down case back and crown. D. Matte silver with luminous Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Luminous blued steel baton hands. M. Cal. 59, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, blued steel fl at balance spring. Case signed R.W.C. Ltd. Diam. 30 mm. Thickness 11 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-61-48 |
Good Later crown |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-53-01 |
Good Reprinted HANDS Original |