Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Jun 12, 2012
LOT 68
ROLEX REF. 3131 BUBBLE BACK, PINK GOLD Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, case No. 598033, Ref. 3131. Made circa 1945. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, waterresistant, 18K pink gold wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Rolex Oyster expansion bracelet.
USD 4,000 - 6,000
CHF 3,700 - 5,600 / EUR 3,000 - 4,700
Sold: USD 6,500
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, polished inclined bezel, screw down case back and crown. D. Matte silver with applied pink gold dart and round indexes, outer minute divisions. Pink gold feuille hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4???, rhodium-plated, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 13 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-51-01 |
Good Partially reprinted HANDS Original |