Exceptional Horological Sale Celebrat...
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 24, 2004
LOT 598
Rolex Oyster, No. 21491. Glasgow import marks for 1927. Fine, rare and early octagonal, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold lady?s wristwatch.
CHF 2,000 - 3,000
EUR 1,300 - 1,900 / USD 1,600 - 2,300
Sold: CHF 2,990
C. Three-body, polished, screwed-down case back with patent numbers, ridged bezel, wire lugs.D. Matte silverwith stylized painted Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Romaine" hands.M. Cal. 9??? ExtraPrima, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to all climatesand 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 28 x 35 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 5 - 01 |
Notes
Rolex Oyster - 1927. "Miss Mercedes Gleitze carried an "Oyster" throughout her recent Channel Swim. More than ten hours of submersion under the most trying conditions failed to harm its perfect timekeeping. No moisture had penetrated and not the slightest corrosion or condensation was revealed in the subsequent examination of the Watch." Extract of the Daily Mail dated November 24, 1927.