Exceptional horologic works of art

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

LOT 307

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronomètre, "Empire", Ref. 3716. Produced circa 1940. Very fine and rare, self-winding, water-resistant down to 6 atm., 18K gold gentleman's wristwatch.

CHF 17,000 - 20,000

EUR 11,000 - 13,000

Sold: CHF 17,250

C. two-body, "Empire", solid, polished, screwed-down case back and winding-crown, straight sloped lugs.D. matte silver with radium-coated Roman numerals and indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. Radium-coated "Baton" blued steel hands. M. 9 3/4''', rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 32 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 4*

Fair

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 4 - 5 - 01