Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 13, 2012

LOT 295

ROLEX, REF. 5029, ?BIG BUBBLE" PINK GOLD Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer", case No. 673206, Ref. 5029. Made in 1949. Fine and very rare, large, center-seconds, self-winding, water resistant 18K pink gold chronometer wristwatch with an expendable Rolex 18k pink gold riveted bracelet.

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

USD 16,000 - 22,000 / EUR 12,000 - 17,000

Sold: CHF 28,750

C. Two-body, polished, screwed-down case back and Oyster crown, graduated bezel. D. Matte silver with applied pink gold Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer fi fths of a second divisions with Arabic fi ve minute/ seconds numerals. Pink gold alpha hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4???, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straightline lever escapement, Superbalance timed to 6 positions, Breguet balance spring, ?swan neck? micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 15 mm. Approx. overall length 180 mm.


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Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

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Over the last 15 years, Antiquorum has only ever offered four references 5029 at auction and never in pink gold. Called ?Big-bubble? due to its immediately recognizable large size for the time (36 mm), this particular example is in near mint condition. A deep and crisp hallmark to the bottom left lug combined with a mint dial and the very rare pink gold riveted expandable Rolex bracelet dated 2.51, this Rolex is sure to please the most demanding collector of rare bubblebacks.