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Hotel Noga Hilton, Nov 14, 2004

LOT 35

So called ?Monoblocco? Rolex "Oyster Chronographe Anti-Magnetic", Ref. 4500. Production of this reference started in the mid-1940s. Very fine and extremely rare, tonneau shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph and register.

CHF 27,000 - 32,000

EUR 17,000 - 20,000 / USD 22,000 - 26,000

Sold: CHF 29,900

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Matte silver with applied steel Arabic numerals and dart indexes, subsidiary seconds and 30-minute register dials, outer 1/5th second scale. Steel "Bâton" hands. M. 13''', rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm. Height 13 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3 - 23
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 32 - 01

Notes

Ref. 4500 Produced from the mid-40s in yellow gold, pink gold, steel and gold and in stainless steel. This watch is unusual in that it bears neither a tachometer nor a telemeter.