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New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998
LOT 212
Rolex, "Shock-Resisting", Ref. 353-3265, 1950's. Fine stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch
USD 650 - 750
Sold: USD 1,840
C. polished, satined, lapidated straight lugs. D. matt silver with inlaid gold indexes + "guilloche" auxiliary seconds dial. "Skeleton " gold hands. M. 10 "' rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-35 |
Very good To be restored |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-51 |
As new Partially reprinted |
Notes
A similar watch is illustrated in Rolex Wristwatches by O. Patrizzi,
G. Mondani Editore Genova, p. 200.