Important Collector's Wristwatches & ...

Grand Havana Room, Sep 22, 2004

LOT 216

Rolex, "Etoile", Ref. 8289, circa 1950. Very fine and rare, rectangular, silver lipstick set with a watch.

C. Seven-body, engine-turned, spring-loaded body with mirror opening when the lipstick is removed, Cameo button, watch set at the end. D. Silver, applied white gold dagger and dot hours. White gold "feuille" hands.M. Cal. 5''', "Precision" grade, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic "super-balance", special Rolex Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 19 mm x 19 mm x 57 mm.