Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 19, 2012
LOT 51
ROLEX REF. 3131 BUBBLE BACK PINK GOLD Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 3131. Made circa 1940. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water resistant, 18K pink gold wristwatch with a pink gold plated Rolex buckle.
HKD 33,000 - 53,000
USD 4,000 - 7,000 / EUR 3,300 - 5,200
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, polished inclined bezel, screw down case back and crown. D. Brushed salmon with polished Arabic quarters and dart indexes, outer minute divisions. Yellow gold baton 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: A |
Good |
Case: 3-9-41 |
Good Scratched Repolished, edges preserved |
Movement: 3-60* |
Good Plating slightly deteriorated Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-53-07 |
Very good Reprinted HANDS Replaced |