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Geneva, Jun 15, 2003

LOT 479

Rolex Oyster, "Ellsworth Observatory", Ref. 3121. Produced in the 1930 's. Fine and unusual, tonneau shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel and yellow gold mid-size wristwatch.

CHF 1,000 - 1,500

C. three-body, bicolored, polished, screwed-down steel case back and yellow gold winding-crown, yellow gold case. D. two tone champagne with painted Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Lozenge" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 10 ''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Superbalance balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 29 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 4*

Fair

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 4 - 5 - 01