Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 15, 2016

LOT 446

ROLEX, CENTER SECONDS 9K BUBBLEBACK ENAMEL SCIENTIFIC DIAL YELLOW GOLD Rolex Oyster, No 37848. Made circa 1930. Fine and very rare, centre second 9-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with enamel dial and an 18k yellow gold Rolex buckle.

CHF 2,000 - 4,000

HKD 16,000 - 32,000 / USD 2,100 - 4,200

Sold: CHF 4,250

Tonneau, waterproof, polished, screwed back. White enamel with Arabic numerals and indexes, outer graduation for 1/5th second indication. 'Feuille' blued steel hands. Cal. Ultra Prima, rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement, 'Superbalance' balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3-6-10

Good

Slightly oxidized

Patinated
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-71-01

Good

ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 31 mm. THICKNESS 10 mm. This watch was purchased in MAY 29TH, 1989 (Lot 151) at a HABSBURG FELDMAN sale and comes accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from that time. Early BUBBLEBACKS with enamel scientific dials are extremely rare and despite the dial having hairlines, its rarity is unquestionable.