Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 12, 2013

LOT 229

ROLEX, REF. 1879 STAINLESS STEEL & BLACK DIAL ? RETAILED BY BEYER Rolex, case No. 016430, Ref. 1879, retailed by Beyer. Made circa 1935. Fine, elegant and rare, rectangular curved, stainless steel wristwatch.

CHF 1,000 - 2,000

HKD 8,000 - 16,000 / USD 1,100 - 2,100

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 5,000

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, lapidated bezel and lugs, snap-on case back, domed crystal. D. Black with painted silver-outlined luminous baton indexes, outer silver painted minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Luminous silver painted baton hands. M. Cal. 8???, Ultra Prima, tonneau-shaped, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed, dial also signed Beyer. Dim. 20 x 36 mm. Thickness 9 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-10-01

Good

Patinated

HANDS Original

Notes

The present watch is a fine example of the Ref. 1879 in stainless steel which is rarely found at auction. This example is further enhanced by the original unrestored black dial bearing the name of Beyer, the famous retailer of Zurich.