Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Dec 13, 2012

LOT 268

ROLEX RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH STERLING SILVER Rolex, case No. 2180092. Made circa 1927. Very fine and rare, rectangular, curved, sterling silver wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box. To be sold without reserve

USD 1,500 - 2,500

EUR 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: USD 3,125

C. Two-body, polished, hinged case back, rounded corners. D. Matte silver with luminous painted Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel epée hands. M. Cal. 10 1/2''', nickel-plated, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, blue steel Breguet balance spring. Dial and movement signed, case numbered and signed: Birks. Dim. 27 x 34 mm. Thickness 9 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-53-01

Good

Reprinted

HANDS Original