Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997

LOT 156

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Certified Chronometer, "Rigid Hooded", 1940's. Very fine tonneau shaped, waterproof, centre second, self-winding, 14K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown, hooded lugs. D. matt silver with applied gold Arabic numerals and indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. 9 3/4" ' rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 32 mm.