Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Nov 11, 2012

LOT 150

ROLEX REF. 3172 BUBBLE BACK STEEL, TWO-TONE DIAL Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Chronometer, case No. 265754, Ref. 3172. Made in 1944. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel bamboo-style bracelet and Rolex buckle. To be sold without reserve

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

USD 4,300 - 6,500 / EUR 3,300 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 5,375

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, curved lugs, milled bezel, screw down case back and crown. D. Matte silver with painted Arabic and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions. Blued steel feuille hands. M. Cal. 9 ¾, rhodium-plated, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness. 14 mm. Approx. overall length 162 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-8-01

Very good

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original