Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 23, 2012
LOT 396
COMMEMORATIVE COIN OF HANS WILSDORF, FOUNDER OF ROLEX To be sold without reserve
HKD 8,000 - 16,000
USD 1,000 - 2,000 / EUR 800 - 1,600
Sold: HKD 23,750
Commemorative fine, 22K yellow gold coin, mounted in a leather folder inscribed: Hans Wilsdorf, founder of Montres Rolex S.A., 1881?1981. This coin was minted for Rolex to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Hans Wilsdorf. The coin features a portrait of Hans Wilsdorf and the inscription: Hans Wilsdorf - 22 III 1881 - 6 VII 1960. Included are a dedication to Hans Wilsdorf, writing pad and a pencil. In very good condition
