Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

New York, Apr 09, 2014

LOT 179

ROLEX EARLY CUSHION-SHAPED Rolex, case No. 52776. Made circa 1915. Fine and rare, cushion-shaped, yellow gold-plated wristwatch.

USD 1,500 - 2,500

HKD 11,500 - 19,000 / CHF 1,300 - 2,200

Sold: USD 1,813

Three-body, polished, snap-on case back engraved inside with patent numbers, rounded bezel, wire lugs. Sunburst guilloche with painted luminous Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Luminous blued steel skeleton hands. Cal. 11''', rhodium-plated, 11 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance spring.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-51-01

Good

Partially reprinted

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIM. 32 x 32 mm. THICKNESS 10 mm.