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.
CHF 12,000 - 14,000
USD 7,200 - 8,400
Sold: CHF 12,650
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.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |
Notes
A similar watch is published in 'Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches' by OSVALDO PATRIZZI, GUIDO MONDANI EditoreGenova, 1998, p. 85.