Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...
New York, Sep 24, 2003
LOT 57
Rolex, Ref. 1226. Produced in the 1930's.Fine and rare, cushion-shaped, stainless steel "Staybrite" gentleman's wristwatch with coaxial single button chronograph on the crown, register and pulsometer.
USD 20,000 - 25,000
EUR 18,000 - 22,500
Sold: USD 25,300
C. three-body, polished, lapidated bezel. D. white enamel with painted Breguet numerals, auxiliary seconds and 30-minute register dials, outer pulsometer graduation for 30 pulsations in red painted Arabic numerals. "Feuille" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 13''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 33 x 33 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-5 |
Good Poor |
Movement: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |