The Longitude at the Eve of the Third...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

LOT 331

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Chronometer, Ref. 3131, 1940's.Fine tonneau shaped, centre second, self-winding, water-resistant, 14K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with leather strap and gold plated Rolex buckle.

C. three body, massive, polished, screwed case back and winding-crown. D. matte silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. 9 3/4''', rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 32 mm.