The Art of Horology in Geneva
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1999
LOT 260
Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Chronomètre, Ref. 3696, 1940's.Very fine and rare, centre-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau shaped, stainless steel and9K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch stainless steel and yellow gold bracelet à mailles.
CHF 4,500 - 5,000
Sold: CHF 6,900
C. three body, polished, screwed steel case back and gold crown, gold body. D. matt silver with radium-coated Arabic numerals and indexes, outer second graduation on a champagne reserve. "Bâton" radium-coated hands. M. 9 3/4''', rhodium plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 32 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: * 4 - 5 |
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Dial: 4 - 5 - 04 |
Notes
Ref. 3966Produced in the 1940's.This Oyster Perpetual wristwatch is called Tropical because of its special 9K gold case and stainless steel back.Similar watches are published in Collezionare Orologi da Polso Rolex, 1998 Edition, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, pp. 124 and 280.