Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Nov 11, 2012

LOT 46

ROLEX REF. 1002, BLACK ARABIC DIAL 47 Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, case No. 839407, Ref. 1002. Made in 1962. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster riveted bracelet. To be sold without reserve

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

USD 3,200 - 5,300 / EUR 2,500 - 4,200

Sold: CHF 4,250

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, screwed down case back and crown. D. Black with applied yellow gold faceted baton indexes, outer minute/seconds track. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating fl at balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Approx. overall length 200 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 3-11*

Good

Slightly worn

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-7-01

Good

Oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

lot 46 : Ever since Sheikh Sabah the First assumed leadership of Kuwait in 1756, his descendants have ruled over the country unchallenged. The signature is for Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah who governed from 1921 to 1950.