100 Years of Wristwatches

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

LOT 30

Rolex Oyster, No. 24314. Production of this model started in 1927.Very fine and rare center-seconds, water-resistant, octagonal, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.Accompanied by a gold-plated Rolex buckle.

C. three-body, solid, polished, shaped, screw down case back and crown, reeded bezel, wire lugs. D. white withpainted 'cubist' Arabic numerals. 'Bâton' blued steel hands. M. Cal. 10''', Extra Prima, rhodium-plated, leverescapement, monometallic balance, 6 adjustments, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Dim. 32 x 34 mm.