The Art of Horology in Geneva
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1999
LOT 262
Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 3130, circa 1940.Very fine, centre-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau shaped, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with leather strap and yellow gold plated Rolex buckle.
CHF 6,000 - 7,000
C. three body, polished and brushed, screwed case back and crown. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes. "Alpha" radium-coated yellow gold 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: * 3 |
|
Dial: 3 - 01 |
Notes
Ref. 3130Circa 2000 examples of this reference were produced from 1939 to 1946, as follows: 18K gold, 14K gold, 9K gold.Similar watches are published in Collezionare Orologi da Polso Rolex, New Edition, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, pp. 114, 115 and 279.