Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 25, 2012
LOT 378
ROLEX REF. 3599 BUBBLE-BACK HOODED LUGS, STEEL Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, case No. 275254, Ref. 3599. Made in 1943. Very fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, self-winding, waterresistant, stainless steel wristwatch with hooded lugs.
USD 4,000 - 6,000
EUR 3,000 - 4,500
Sold: USD 7,000
C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screw down case back and crown, fl uted rigid hooded lugs. D. Matte silver with applied steel Arabic numerals and dart indexes, outer minute track, subsidiary guilloche seconds dial. Steel feuille hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 14 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |