Important Limited Edition & Modern Co...
Grand Havana Room, New York, Sep 25, 2002
LOT 308
Rolex, case No. 326. Produced in the early 1920's. Fine, stainless steel "Staybrite" gentleman's wristwatch.
USD 700 - 900
Sold: USD 1,495
C. three-body, brushed, hooded wire lugs. D. matte silver with painted radial Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4 ''', rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial and case signed "Rolex". Movement signed "Marconi". Diam. 32 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |
Notes
The name "Marconi" was registered as a brand name by Hans Wilsdorf, founder of Rolex. Guglielmo Marconi won the Nobel Prize for physics in 1909. He was successful in sending radio signals over the Atlantic Ocean as early as 1901.