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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999
LOT 154
Rolex, Oyster, No. 23684, circa 1927. Fine and early, octagonal, water-resistant, 9K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.
CHF 2,500 - 3,000
C. three body, massive, polished, screwed case back and crown, reeded bezel, wire lugs. D. white enamel with painted Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Skeleton " blued steel hands. M. 10 t /2 "' Extra Prima, rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to all climates, 6 adjusments, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 32 x 38 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 4-6 |
Fair Slightly oxidized |
Movement: *4-5 |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense Poor |
Dial: 4-13-01 |
Fair Slightly damaged HANDS Original |
Notes
A similar watch is published in Collezionare Orologi da Polso Rolex,
Edition 1998, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore,
Genova, p. 85.
Miss Mercedes Gleitze carried an "Oyster" throughout her recent
Channel Swim. More than ten hours of submersion under the most
trying conditions failed to harm its perfect timekeeping. No moisture had
penetrated and not the slightest corrosion or condensation was revealed
in the subsequent examination of the Watch.
Extract of the Daily Mail dated November 24, 1927.