Important Limited Edition & Modern Co...

Grand Havana Room, New York, Sep 25, 2002

LOT 303

Rolex Oyster "Imperial", case No. 21689. Produced in the early 1920's. Fine and rare, double case, sterling silver, early water-resistant mid-sized wristwatch.

C. two-body outer case with reeded screwed-down top and hinged three-body inner case, wire lugs. D. white with radium-coated Arabic numerals and dart indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Spade" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance timed in 6 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm.