Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 10, 2013
LOT 566
ROLEX SILVER PURSE WATCH Rolex, Geneve, 'Precision', case No. 63557. The case with Glasgow import marks for 1928-1929. An unusual and rare sterling silver purse watch with concealed dial opening as a desk timepiece.
CHF 2,000 - 4,000
HKD 16,000 - 33,000 / USD 2,100 - 4,300
Three-body, rectangular, striped engine-turned decoration, opened by depressing a button on the side, the watch sliding out and pivoting to use as a desk timepiece, hinged bow. Matte silver with sunken baton and pyramidal indexes, outer minute divisions. Silver baton hands. 10 ½ ''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, patented superbalance timed to 2 positions, flat balance-spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |