Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...

The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Jun 06, 2004

LOT 157

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Chronomètre", Ref. 5015. Manufactured in the 1930s. Very fine, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

HKD 35,000 - 50,000

EUR 3,700 - 5,300 / USD 4,500 - 6,500

C. two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, fluted graduated bezel. D. matte silver with applied pink gold baton indexes. Radium-coated pink gold "Alpha" hands. M. 9 3/4 ''' rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 32 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

Similar watches are published in "Collecting Rolex Wristwatches", by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova 2001, pp. 153-378.