The Art of Horology in Geneva
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1999
LOT 250
Rolex, Ref. 1775, 1930's.Extremely rare and fine, rectangular, nickel-chrome, pink gold and black enamel digital gentlaman's wristwatch with leather strap and stainless steel Rolex buckle.
CHF 14,000 - 16,000
Sold: CHF 25,300
C. two body, bicolour, polished and brushed, black enamel face with apertures for the digital hours, minutes and seconds, pink gold sides, lugs and winding-crown, nickel-chrome case, hinged back.D. three matt silver discs for the hours, minutes and seconds with painted Arabic numerals. M. 10''', Prima, rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring.Case and movement signed.Dim. 25 x 39 mm.
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Grade: |
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Case: 4 |
Fair |
Movement: * 4 |
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Dial: 4 - 6 |
Notes
Ref. 1775Produced in the 1930's.Such a model of wristwatch, with digital jumping hours and enamel decoration has never been seen on the auction market, in this this version.A watch without the gold sides was sold by Antiquorum, Geneva, in April 1999, lot 124.