The Art of Horology in Geneva
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1999
LOT 264
Rolex, Oyster Chronograph, Antimagnetic, circa 1940.Very fine and rare, water-resistant, stainless steel and 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph and register.
CHF 15,000 - 18,000
Sold: CHF 18,400
C. two body, polished and brushed, graduated pink gold bezel and winding-crown, steel case, screwed case back and crown, concave lugs. D. black with pink gold painted Roman and Arabic numerals, round indexes, auxiliary seconds and 30-minute register dials. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 13''', rhodium plated,17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 4 |
Fair |
Movement: * 4 - 5 |
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Dial: 3 - 04 |
Notes
Ref. 3668This rare chronograph was produced, circa 1940, in stainless steel only, with yellow or pink gold graduated bezel, welded to the steel case.Similar watches are published in Collezionare Orologi da Polso Rolex, 1998 Edition, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, pp. 323 and 377.