Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Mar 17, 2013

LOT 407

ROLEX REF. 4567 YELLOW GOLD, BLACK DIAL Rolex, Precision, case No. 46946, Ref. 3410. Made in the 1930?s. Very fine and rare, rectangular, 18K yellow gold lady?s wristwatch with citrine stones on a black cord.

CHF 2,000 - 4,000

USD 2,200 - 4,400 / EUR 1,800 - 3,600

Sold: CHF 2,500

C. Two-body, solid, polished, ogival shaped with four amber cabochon, lugs surmounted by citrine stones, domed crystal. D. Black with applied yellow gold baton and dot indexes. M. Rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic Super balance timed to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 13 x 25 mm. THICKNESS 7 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-10-10

Very good

Patinated

Patinated

Notes

Having only appeared once at auction before, this could be considered among the rarest lady?s Rolex Art Deco watches of the time. In excellent original condition it combines unusual elements such as the citrine mounted on the over-hanging lugs, four cabouchons and a black dial