The Art of Horology in Geneva
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1999
LOT 248
Rolex, Antimagnetic, Ref. 3233, circa 1940.Very fine, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.
CHF 13,000 - 15,000
Sold: CHF 14,950
C. three body, massive, polished, hooded lugs. D. pink with radium-coated Arabic numerals and indexes, auxiliary seconds and 30-minute register dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduation. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 10 1/2''', rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 31 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: * 4 |
|
Dial: 4-5-23-01 |
Fair Poor Later HANDS Original |
Notes
Ref. 3233This very rare chronograph was produced either in stainless steel or in yellow or pink gold, from 1938 to 1941.Similar watches are published in Collezionare Orologi da Polso Rolex, 1998 Edition, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, pp. 308, 312, 375 and 376.