Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 11, 2012
LOT 251
ROLEX REF. 4242 OYSTER CHRONOMETER Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Chronometer, case No. 242448, Ref. 4242. Made in 1943. Very Fine, large and extremely rare, self-winding, water resistant, stainless steel chronometer wristwatch.
CHF 10,000 - 15,000
USD 11,000 - 16,000 / EUR 8,500 - 12,000
Sold: CHF 21,250
C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screw down case back and crown. D. Matte silver with arabic and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds track. Luminous blued steel baton hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4, rhodium-plated, straight-line lever escapement, Super balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 13 mm.
| Grading System | |
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Grade: |
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Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-10-01 |
Very good Patinated HANDS Original |
Notes
It is highly unusual these
days to still fi nd Rolex
references that are unknown
to the collectors market, this
reference is seen for the fi rst
time at auction. Surprisingly
big for the period, its size
is even enhanced by its
elongated lugs. Featuring a
large screw-down waterproof
caseback to house its
chronometer grade selfwinding
movement and a well
preserved patinated dial and
a highly unusual lug design,
it is an important discovery
in the development of large
early waterproof Rolexes.