The Longitude at the Eve of the Third...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

LOT 371

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Date Just, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 4467, circa 1948.Very fine, centre second, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau shaped, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date, leather strap and gold plated Rolex buckle.

C. three body, massive, polished and brushed, screwed case back and crown, reeded bezel. D. satiné silver with applied gold triangular indexes and radium-coated dots, aperture for the date. "Alpha" radium-coated gold hands. M. 10 1/2''', rhodium plated,19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.