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

LOT 251

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Chronometee", Ref. 5050, 1940's. Fine, tonneau shaped, centre second, self-winding, waterproof, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

USD 3,000 - 3,500

Sold: USD 4,370

C. massive, polished, screwed back and crown. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Dauphine " 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.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 15-35

Slightly rusted

To be restored

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-51

Good

Partially reprinted