Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

New York, Sep 25, 2003

LOT 359

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual "Chronometer", Ref. 3131. Produced in the 1940's.Very fine, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 14K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a fitted box.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. satiné silver with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals and dart indexes. "Feuille" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 630, rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm.