Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 09, 2014
LOT 111
ROLEX, REF. 1879 STAINLESS STEEL Rolex, case No. 016409, Ref. 1879. Made circa 1935. Fine, elegant and rare, rectangular curved, stainless steel wristwatch.
USD 1,500 - 2,500
HKD 11,500 - 19,000 / CHF 1,300 - 2,200TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: USD 1,000
Two-body, polished and brushed, lapidated bezel and lugs, snap-on case back, flat top crystal. Gray with luminous baton indexes, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Luminous white painted baton hands. 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.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-51-08 |
Good Partially reprinted HANDS Repaired |