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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

LOT 16

Rolex, Ref. 3835, made in 1941. Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold gentleman ' s wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, tachometer and telemeter, with 18K yellow gold bracelet.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 12,075

C. massive, polished, gradated stepped lugs. D. black with painted Arabic numerals + auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outer tachometer and telemeter graduations. "Baton " gold hands. M. 13"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self= compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 1-14

As new

Damaged

Movement: *2

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 1-51

As new

Partially reprinted

Notes

Ref. 3835 Produced in 50 examples only, in 18K gold, in 1941.