Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 10, 2013
LOT 173
ROLEX REF. 3065 HOODED BUBBLE BACK PINK GOLD Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, case No. 270218, Ref. 3065. Made circa 1944. Very fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold wristwatch with hooded lugs and an 18K pink gold Rolex link bracelet with deployant clasp.
USD 7,000 - 10,000
HKD 54,000 - 75,000 / CHF 6,700 - 9,500
Sold: USD 32,500
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, hooded lugs, inclined bezel, screw-down case back and crown. D. Matte silver with applied pink gold Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds track. Pink gold baton hands. M. Cal. Cal. 9 3/4???, rhodium-plated, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. DIM. 32 x 40 mm. THICKNESS 14 mm. Approx. overall length 190 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |