Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 11, 2012
LOT 570
ROLEX REF. 3131 BUBBLE BACK, YELLOW GOLD Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Certified Chronometer, case No. 586801, Ref. 3131. Made in 1947. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 9K yellow gold wristwatch with the original 9K yellow gold Rolex Oyster expansion bracelet with deployant clasp. To be sold without reserve
CHF 4,000 - 6,000
USD 4,300 - 6,500 / EUR 3,300 - 5,000
Sold: CHF 2,750
C. Three-body, polished, inclined bezel, screw down case back and ?Rolex Oyster? crown, the back with engraved inscription dated 1950. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals and round baton indexes, outer engraved dot minute divisions. Yellow gold feuille hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4???, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance timed to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 13.5 mm. Approx. Overall length 170 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |