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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 31, 1998
LOT 251
Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Self-Winding", Ref. 3065, "Rigid Hooded", 1940's. Fine tonneau shaped, waterproof, centre second, selfwinding, yellow gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with pink gold and stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.
CHF 10,000 - 12,000
C. hi-colour, massive, polished, screwed back and crown, hooded lugs. D. champagne with applied gold Arabic numerals. "Baton" gold hands. M. 9 3/4"' rhodium plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 4-5* |
Fair Poor Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4-24-04 |
Fair Slightly chipped HANDS Later |
Notes
Ref 3065
Produced in 1 000 examples from 1939 to 1950.
A similar watch is pnbished in Rolex, Collecting Wmistwalckes, by
Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Monclani Editore, Genova, 1998, p. 278.