Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Apr 10, 2013

LOT 172

ROLEX REF. 3131 BUBBLE BACK YELLOW GOLD Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Chronometer, case No. 419612, Ref. 3131. Made in 1947. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 14K yellow gold wristwatch.

C. Three-body, polished, inclined bezel, screw-down case back and Rolex Oyster crown. D. Matte silver with luminous Arabic numerals, outer minute/seconds track with 5-second Arabic markers. Luminous blued steel baton hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4???, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance timed to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 32 mm. THICKNESS 14 mm.