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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

LOT 102

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 4467. Produced from 1945 to 1949. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch for left-hander, with date.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 4,000 - 8,000 / USD 4,600 - 6,200

C. three body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back and crown, ribbed bezel, winding-crown on the 9.D. black with applied yellow gold dart indexes, aperture for the date in red and black Arabic numerals. "Alpha" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 740, 10 1/2''', rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 4*

Fair

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 28 - 01

Notes

Wristwatches bearing the reference number 4467 have been produced both for left- and right-handers. Similar watches are published in "Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches" by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, 2001, pp. 224 and 377.