Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...
Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003
LOT 20
World Time Rolex, Genève, No. 3917, case No. 579555, Ref. 4262 (Heures Universelles), made in 1948. Very fine and extremely rare 18K pink gold World Time keyless dress watch, in original fitted box.
CHF 40,000 - 50,000
EUR 27,000 - 33,000 / USD 31,000 - 39,000
C. Three-piece, massive, "variée", polished with matte back. D. Matte silvered with applied gold Roman numerals and indexes, outer Arabic dark and light revolving chapter ring for day and night hours and the world time chapter ring, bearing the names of 31 cities, regions and countries around the world according to the Louis Cottier World Time Patent. Gold hands. M. 36 mm. (17'''), rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with srews, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Diam. 45 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |