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.
| 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.