Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

LOT 389

Rolex, Oyster, Chronograph, Anti-Magnetic, Ref. 4500. Produced in the 1940's.Very fine tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter, and stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

EUR 20,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 34,500

C. two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back. D. matte silver with radium-coated Arabic numerals and indexes, auxiliary seconds and 30-minute register dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations. "Alpha" radium-coated hands. M. Cal. 13''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.Approx. overall length 185 mm.


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Grading System
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 4*

Fair

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 4 - 01

Notes

Ref. 4500Produced in the mid-40's in 18K yellow or pink gold and in stainless steel.Similar watches are published in "Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches", by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, 2001, pp. 423, 424 and 485.