Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jan 26, 2013
LOT 259
ROLEX, REF. 5059, STEEL AND GOLD Rolex, ?Oyster Precision?, case No. 639353, Ref. 5059. Made circa 1950. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, water resistant, yellow gold and stainless steel wristwatch. To be sold without reserve
HKD 8,000 - 12,000
USD 1,000 - 1,600 / EUR 800 - 1,200
Sold: HKD 13,750
C. Three-body, two-tone, polished and brushed, screweddown case back and crown, yellow gold graduated bezel and winding-crown, stainless steel case. D. Off-white with emboss gold painted dart and dots indexes, outer minute and seconds divisions. Yellow gold ?Feuille? hands. M. 10 ½???, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Super Balance balance, free-sprung self compensating blued steel Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm. Thickness 12 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |