100 Years of Wristwatches
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000
LOT 150
Rolex 'Chronomètre', Ref. 4477. Produced in 1945 and 1946 only.Fine and rare 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.
CHF 6,000 - 8,000
USD 3,500 - 4,800
Sold: CHF 6,440
C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, overhanging and stylized concave lugs. D. matte silver with appliedgold Arabic numerals, concentric, the minutes graduation, auxiliary seconds dial. 'Feuille' yellow gold hands.M. Cal. 10 1/2''' rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, 6 adjustments, self-compensatingBreguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Case: 4 |
Fair |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4 - 5 - 01 |
Notes
Similar watches are published in 'Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches', by OSVALDO PATRIZZI, GUIDO MONDANI EditoreGenova, 1998, pp. 50 and 79.