The Art of Horology in Geneva
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1999
LOT 266
Rolex, Metropolitan, Chronometer, Ref. 4325, 1950's.Very fine and rare, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with leather strap and 18K pink gold Rolex buckle.
CHF 2,800 - 3,200
Sold: CHF 3,910
C. two body, massive, polished, ribbed graduated bezel, straight lugs. D. black with applied pink gold round and bâton indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. 10 1/2''', rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, 6 adjusments, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: * 3 |
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Dial: 21 - 01 |
Notes
Ref. 4325This reference called by Rolex Metropolitan, "the elegant businessman's chronometer", was produced from 1943 to 1954, in 10K gold and stainless steel back and in 18K gold.Similar watches are published in Collezionare Orologi da Polso Rolex, 1998 Edition, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, pp. 42, 43 and 55.