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New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998

LOT 214

Rolex, Ref. 3012, 1940's. "Montre de sac", stainless steel and black lacquer purse watch, which, when opened, becomes a little bedside clock.

USD 400 - 450

Sold: USD 1,553

C. polished. D. black with painted white Arabic numerals. "Baton " white hands. M. 8 1/2 "' Prima, rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, Elinvar balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 28 x 43 mm.


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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