Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc...

Geneva, Apr 14, 2003

LOT 717

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Ref. 4542. Produced in the 1940 's. Very fine, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's chronometer-wristwatch.

CHF 1,500 - 2,200

C. two-body, polished and brushed, overhanging concave lugs. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals, sunk guilloché auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" radium-coated hands. M. Cal. 10''', rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Superbalance balance, 6 adjustments, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometric regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

A similar watch is published in "Collecting Rolex Wristwatches", by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova 2001, p. 93.