Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

New York, Sep 25, 2003

LOT 357

Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Chronometer", Ref. 5011/5015. Produced in the 1940's.Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 14K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with a Rolex buckle.

C. two-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back and crown, ridged and graduated bezel. D. black with radium-coated Arabic numerals and indexes. "Bâton" radium-coated yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 635, rhodium-plated, 20 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 32 mm.