Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 17, 2013
LOT 393
ROLEX REF. 3131 ?BASEBALL? BUBBLE BACK PINK GOLD Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, No. 72364 (re-engraved), Ref. 3131. Made circa 1940. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water resistant, 18K pink gold wristwatch with a pink gold plated Rolex buckle.
CHF 3,000 - 5,000
USD 3,500 - 5,500 / EUR 2,500 - 4,000
Sold: CHF 6,250
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, polished inclined bezel, screw down case back and crown. D. Silver with painted baseball scene, painted arabic numerals, outer minute divisions. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4???, rhodium-plated, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 32 mm. THICKNESS 13 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-51-01-05 |
Very good Partially reprinted HANDS Original HANDS Luminous material reapplied |