Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 13, 2012
LOT 286
Rolex, No. 456788, Ref. 4498. Made circa 1945. Fine and rare center-seconds 18k yellow gold wristwatch with black dial with a plated yellow gold Rolex buckle.
CHF 5,000 - 8,000
USD 5,500 - 8,700 / EUR 4,000 - 6,500
Sold: CHF 6,250
C. Two-body, polished, overhanging concave lugs. D. Black with applied gold baton. Yellow gold dauphine hands. M. 10"' rhodium plated, chronometer,18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 10 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |
Notes
This is the fi rst time that reference 4498 has been offered
at Antiquorum, a combination of an elegant Art-deco style
case with a rare center-seconds movement with a black dial.