Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Jun 15, 2005

LOT 210

"Rigid Hooded" Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Chronomètre, "Rigid Hooded", Ref. 3065. Made in the early 1940s. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex buckle.

USD 3,500 - 5,500

EUR 2,700 - 4,200

Sold: USD 5,060

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, pink gold bezel, hooded lugs andwinding-crown, steel case. D. Matte silver with applied radium-coated pink gold dart indexes. Radium-coated pinkgold "alpha" hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4''', rhodium-plated, 23 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallicbalance, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 14 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 7 - 01