The Art of Horology in Geneva
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1999
LOT 270
Rolex, Antimagnétic, Ref. 3529, circa 1940.Fine and rare, square with sharp angles, stainless steel "Staybrite" gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer, leather strap and steel Rolex buckle.
CHF 15,000 - 18,000
C. two body, polished, straight lugs. D. champagne with painted black Roman numerals and bâton indexes, auxiliary seconds and 30-minute register dials, at the centre, spiral tachometric scale. "Bâton" blued steel hands.M. 10 1/2''', rhodium plated,17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 26 x 26 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: * 4 - 6 |
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Dial: 4 - 7 - 01 |
Notes
Ref. 3529This reference was produced in very few examples, from 1939 to 1942, in 18K yellow or pink gold and in stainless steel.Very few examples were made in 18K yellow gold, circa 1960.Similar watches are published in Collezionare Orologi da Polso Rolex, 1998 Edition, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, pp. 67, 307, 308, 309 and 377.