Collector's Pocket Watches Wristwatch...

Grand Havana Room, New York, May 08, 2002

LOT 237

Rolex, "Oyster", Ref. G 679. Produced in the late 1920's.Fine and rare, octagonal, water-resistant, 9K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with a Rolex buckle.

C. three-body, polished, ribbed bezel, screwed-down case back with patent numbers, inner dust cover, wire lugs. D. off-white with Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4''', rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 32 x 33 mm.