Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...
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.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 4* |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4 - 5 - 01 |