Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...
The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Hong-kong, Jun 08, 2002
LOT 298
Rolex Oyster Perpetual, "Rigid Hooded", Ref. 3951. Produced in the 1930's.Fine and rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and pink gold mid-sized wristwatch.
HKD 63,000 - 78,000
EUR 9,000 - 78,000 / USD 8,000 - 10,000
Sold: HKD 63,250
C. two-body, bicolored, screwed-down case back, pink gold hooded lobed lugs, pink gold bezel and winding-crown, steel case. D. off-white with applied pink gold round and bâton indexes. "Alpha" pink gold hands.M. Cal. 9 3/4''', rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 29 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 4 - 5* |
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Dial: 26 - 6 - 01 |
Notes
A similar watch is published in "Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches", by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani, Genova, 2001, p. 377.