Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998
LOT 26
Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Ref. 8171, 1950's. Fine and rare astronomic, self-winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases.
CHF 8,000 - 10,000
Sold: CHF 11,500
C. polished. D. matt silver with applied steel Arabic numerals and indexes + auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Feuille " steel hands. M. 11 3/4"' rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 1-14 |
As new Damaged |
Movement: 2 |
Very good |
Dial: 18-51 |
Spotted Partially reprinted |
Notes
Ref. 8171
Produced in 1000 examples from 1949 and 1952.