100 Years of Wristwatches
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000
LOT 152
Rolex 'Précision', Ref. 4417. Produced in stainless steel in the 1940's.Fine center seconds stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.
CHF 2,500 - 3,500
USD 1,400 - 2,000
Sold: CHF 3,450
C. two-body, polished, overhanging fluted and teardrop lugs. D. matte silver with painted gold Arabic numeralsand triangular indexes. 'Bâton' blued steel hands. M. Cal. 10''' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement,Superbalance balance, 2 adjustments, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Case: 4 |
Fair |
Movement: 4* |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4 - 5 - 01 |
Notes
A similar watch is published in 'Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches', by OSVALDO PATRIZZI, GUIDO MONDANI EditoreGenova, 1998, p. 79.