Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 11, 2013
LOT 289
ROLEX REF. 3065 HOODED BUBBLE BACK PINK GOLD & STEEL Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Chronometer," case 296504, Ref. 3065. Made in 1945, sold January 31st, 1946. Very fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold and steel wristwatch with hooded lugs and a stainless steel and yellow gold Rolex buckle. Accompanied by the original bill of sale.
USD 5,000 - 8,000
HKD 38,000 - 62,000 / CHF 4,500 - 7,500
Sold: USD 10,625
Three-body, polished and brushed, hooded lugs, inclined bezel, screw-down case back and Oyster crown. Copper color with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer 1/5th seconds track with 5-second Arabic markers. Luminous blued steel skeleton hands. Cal. Cal. 9 3/4', rhodium-plated, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |