Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 17, 2013
LOT 235
ROLEX REF. 4500 MONOBLOCCO Rolex, ?Oyster, Chronograph?, case No. 533666, Ref. 4500. Made circa 1946. Very fine and rare, tonneau shaped, water-resistant, 18k yellow gold wristwatch with round button chronograph, register, tachometer and a stainless steel Rolex buckle.
CHF 38,000 - 48,000
USD 41,000 - 52,000 / EUR 31,000 - 39,000
C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals, luminous dots, subsidiary dials for the seconds and 30-minute register, inner 1/5th seconds and minute track, outer tachometer scale. Luminous yellow gold alpha hands. M. Cal. 13???, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 36 mm. THICKNESS 12 mm
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-20-01 |
Very good Period original HANDS Original |