Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Apr 28, 2019
LOT 157
ROLEX REF 3068, POCKET WATCH WITH CHRONOGRAPH AND MINUTE-RECORDER, AND, PATENTED CASE; 18K YELLOW GOLD
HKD 43,000 - 58,000
CHF 5,450 - 7,450 / USD 5,500 - 7,500
Sold: HKD 55,000
18K yellow gold, open-face, keyless-winding, round-shaped, pocket watch, with patented snap-on case-back with screwed gilded metal insert, subsidiary seconds at 6 and two horological complications: - 1/5 second chronograph with single push-piece (activated by button located on the winding-crown at) and telemetric scale graduated for 1 000 metres Case based on the Swiss invention patent No. 144 357, delivered on June 30, 1930, to Gabus Frères, Usines Safir, Le Locle, for a "Boîte de montre" (Watch-case). Case-back engraved in taille-douce with the dedicacation "Colegio Ward / al / Profesor, Director Técnico, Médico / 11918-40. / Dr. P. O. Dezeo".
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex
Reference Ref. 3068
Year circa 1940
Calibre 17''', rhodium-plated, with going barrel, straight-line lever escapement, compensated balance and selfcompensating Breguet hairspring
Case No. 1 008 594
Material 18K yellow gold
Caliber 17''', rhodium-plated, with going barrel, straight-line lever escapement, compensated balance and selfcompensating Breguet hairspring
Dimensions Ø 49.5 mm.
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories copy of the invention patent