Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 27, 2019
LOT 77
ROLEX FOR MAPPIN, LONDON REF. 3065/3159,BUBBLE BACK HOODED “ CALIFORNIA DIAL, STAINLESS STEEL AND YELLOW GOLD , RETAILED BY MAPPIN , LONDON
HKD 30,000 - 50,000
CHF 3,750 - 6,250 / USD 3,850 - 6,400
Sold: HKD 55,000
Stainless steel and yellow gold, self-winding, tonneau-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, with rigid hooded lugs, screwed case-back, centre-seconds and silver dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, so-called “California Dial”.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3-8* |
Good Slightly scratched Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex
Model “Oyster Perpetual” “Chronometre”; made for Mappin, London
Reference 3065 / 3159
Year Circa 1938
Movement No. 31 854
Calibre 11 ½ ’’’, with “Super-Balance”
Case No. 56 996
Bracelet Brown leather strap, gold plated Rolex buckle
Dimensions 39.7 x 32 mm
Signature Dial, Case and Movement