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Geneva, May 15, 2005

LOT 71

So-called ?Monoblocco? Rolex Oyster Chronographe "Antimagnétique", Ref. 3525. Made circa 1945. Fine and rare water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register, tachometer, telemeter.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

EUR 4,500 - 6,000 / USD 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

C. Three-body, polished, inclined bezel, curved lugs, screwed-downcase back and crown. D. Matte silver with painted Arabicnumerals, subsidiary seconds and 30-minute register dials,outer tachometer and telemeter graduation, concentric fifth ofseconds track. Blued steel "bâton" hands. M. 13''', rhodium-plated,17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monome-tallicbalance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring,index regulator.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm. Height 13 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 4 - 6 - 14
Movement: 4 - 5*
Dial: 3 - 35 - 01

Notes

Ref. 3525 Was made during the 1940s.