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.


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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