Important Collector's Wristwatches & ...
Grand Havana Room, Sep 22, 2004
LOT 74
Rolex, "Oyster Chronograph", Anti-Magnetic, Ref. 4500. Production of this reference started in the mid-1940s. Fine and rare, water-resistant, stainless steel and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.
USD 15,000 - 18,000
EUR 12,000 - 15,000
C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals and dart indexes, subsidiary "guilloché" seconds and 30-minute register dials, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations, telemeter in blue numbers. Yellow gold "alpha" hands. M. Cal. 23, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 5 - 01 |