Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Jun 15, 2005
LOT 207
"Rigid Hooded" Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, "Rigid Hooded," Ref. 3599. Made in the 1940s. Fine and very rare, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Oyster buckle.
USD 7,000 - 9,000
EUR 5,500 - 7,000
Sold: USD 18,400
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, polished fluted hooded lugs.D. Bi-colored off-white and copper-color with applied stainless steel indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel"feuille" hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4''', rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement,monometallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 14 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3 - 5* |
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Dial: 3 - 37 - 01 |