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New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998
LOT 258
Rolex, "Chronometre Antimagnetic", Ref. 3055, 1930's Very fine and rare 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with olive shaped button chronograph and register. C. massive,
USD 15,000 - 18,000
Sold: USD 17,825
C. massive, polished, stepped bezel. D. black with applied pink gold lozenge and triangular indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials. "Lozenge" pink gold hands. M. 10 1/2 "' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 29 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 15-35 |
Slightly rusted To be restored |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 19-51 |
Dent(s) Partially reprinted |
Notes
Ref. 3055
Produced in 20 examples in pink gold and 200 examples in
yellow gold in the 1930's, considered at the time as the smallest
chronograph in the world.