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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999

LOT 155

Rolex, Oyster, "Viceroy", Chronometer, Ref. 5056, 1930's. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, center second, 18K pink gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

CHF 2,000 - 2,400

Sold: CHF 1,852

C. three body, polished, screwed case back and crown, graduated pink gold bezel. D. pink with radiumcoated Arabic numerals. "Skeleton " blued steel hands. M. 11"' rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, shock-absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 29 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: *4-5

Fair

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Poor

Dial: 31-01

Transformations

HANDS Original

Notes

This watch bears the same reference number as the Rolex "Speedking" model: Ref. 5056.