Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Dec 02, 2003

LOT 34

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Chronomètre, Ref. 3696, “Rolesor”. Produced in the 1940's. Fine, tonneau-shaped, centre-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and 9K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with a gold-plated Rolex buckle.

C. three body, polished, screwed steel case back and gold crown, gold body. D. matte silver with painted gilt Arabic and "bâton" numerals, gilt "jet" decoration above the 6, outer second graduation. Gold-plated "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 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.