The Art of American Horology Part ll,...
Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue @ 45th Street, Dec 04, 2002
LOT 245
Rolex. Produced in the 1950's.Fine, center-seconds, 14K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with a gold Rolex buckle.
USD 2,000 - 3,000
Sold: USD 2,300
C. two-body, solid, polished, straight lugs. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold dart indexes. "Feuille" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 1210, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, 2 adjustments, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |
Notes
The rarity of this watch consists in its small seconds dial. This reference in fact bears on practically all models, a center-seconds system. Produced in stainless steel and in steel and gold in the "Rigid Hooded" or standard versions.