Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 14, 2017
ROLEX, BLACK DIAL BUBBLEBACK RIGID HOODED, STEEL AND YELLOW GOLD Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Chronomètre", retailed by Beyer. Case No. erased. Made in 1938. Very fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with a Rolex yellow gold plated buckle.
Three-body, bi-colored, polished and brushed, yellow gold bezel, hooded lugs, screwed down caseback (replaced) and winding-crown, steel case. Black with dart indexes, outer minute divisions, subsidiary seconds. Yellow gold dauphine hands. Cal. 620, 9 3/4''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Superbalance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-6-8-28 |
Good Slightly oxidized Slightly scratched Replacements |
Movement: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-55-01-05 |
Very good Luminous material reapplied HANDS Original HANDS Luminous material reapplied |