Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 19, 2012
LOT 230
ROLEX REF.3612 CELLINI COIN WATCH YELLOW GOLD Rolex, Geneva, Cellini, , Ref. 3612. Made in the 1980s. Fine and rare, extra thin, 18K yellow gold coin watch set into a 20 dollar U.S. coin dated 1900. Accompanied by a Rolex pouch.
HKD 40,000 - 60,000
USD 5,000 - 8,000 / EUR 4,000 - 6,000
C. Three-body, solid, the hinged watch within the coin opening by a pushpiece concealed in the band. D. Silver with black painted radial Roman quarters and indexes. Black "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 651,rhodium plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with fi ve adjustments, self-compensating fl at balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness: 4.8 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-19 |
Good Dent(s) |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |