Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Jun 12, 2012
LOT 69
ROLEX REF. 3131 BUBBLE BACK, YELLOW GOLD Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, Ref. 3131. Made circa 1945. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 14K yellow gold wristwatch with a gold-plated Rolex buckle.
USD 2,000 - 3,000
CHF 1,800 - 2,800 / EUR 1,600 - 2,300
Sold: USD 3,500
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, polished inclined bezel, screw down case back and crown. D. Satine silver with applied yellow gold baton indexes, outer minute divisions. Yellow gold alpha 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: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |