Timeless Beauty: Spectacular Wristwat...

Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 24, 2004

LOT 191

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronomètre, "Rigid Hooded", Ref. 3595. Produced in the 1930s. Fine, tonneau-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex buckle.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

EUR 6,500 - 8,000 / USD 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 14,375

C. Three-body, two-tone, polished and brushed, screw down case back and crown, yellow gold fluted hooded lugs and plain bezel, steel case. D. Mattesilver with applied yellow gold bâton indexes and tritium dots , subsidiary seconds. Radium-coated "Alpha" hands.M. Cal. 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. Height 13 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3 - 6
Movement: 4*

Fair

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

Rolex Oysters with fluted hooded lugs are very sought after by collectors. This model may be found in stainless steel only, or two-tone with pink or yellow gold hooded lugs. Similar watches are published in "Collecting Rolex Wristwatches", by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova 2001, pp. 137-280.