Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 19, 2012
LOT 56
ROLEX REF. 3116 OYSTER CHRONOMETRE YELLOW GOLD Rolex, Oyster, Chronomètre, No. 506706, Ref. 3116. Made circa 1945. Fine, water-resistant, center-seconds, 14K yellow gold chronometer wristwatch with a gold plated Rolex buckle.
HKD 41,000 - 57,000
USD 5,200 - 7,700 / EUR 4,100 - 5,700
C. Three-body, solid, polished, screwed down case back with dedication inscription, bezel and crown. D. Brushed with painted baton indexes and Roman quarters, outer minute track. Blued steel long eventail hands. M. 10 1/2 ''', rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, timed for 7 positions, self compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 29 mm. Thickness 11 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |