Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Nov 11, 2012

LOT 148

ROLEX- REF. 2008 ? BUBBLEBACK CALIFORNIA DIAL Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Chronometer?, case No. 223477, Ref. 2008/3372. Made circa 1942. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, water-resistant, self-winding, stainless steel and pink gold wristwatch with a Rolex stainless steel and pink gold riveted bracelet.

CHF 2,000 - 4,000

USD 2,200 - 4,300 / EUR 1,700 - 3,300

Sold: CHF 2,000

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Salmon with luminous Roman numerals in the upper half and Arabic in the lower, baton and triangular indexes, outer minute/seconds track. Luminous pink gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. 9 ½???, rhodium-plated, straightline lever escapement, super balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 13 mm. Approx. overall length 175 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-53-01

Very good

Reprinted

HANDS Original