Exceptional Horological Sale Celebrat...
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 24, 2004
LOT 635
Rolex Oyster "Athlete", Ref. 4127. Manufactured circa 1943. Fine and very rare, stainless steel gentleman?s wristwatch.
CHF 1,500 - 2,500
EUR 950 - 1,600 / USD 1,200 - 2,000
Sold: CHF 3,910
C. "Empire", two-body, polished, screwed-down case back andcrown, thick polished band, straight lugs.D. Silvered, withradium-coated Arabic numerals and outer painted scale.Radium-coated steel "Skeleton" hands.M. 9 3/4???, rhodium-plated,17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Superbalancebalance, 2 adjustments, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 32 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 5 - 01 |
Notes
Ref. 4127 - Athlete Produced in stainless steel only. This model is very rare and has been offered at auction sales at very few occasions. Its massive case is similar to the model "Empire" - Ref. 3716 and 3548.