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Hong Kong, Dec 13, 2024

LOT 133

ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 3131, BUBBLEBACK, THREE-PART CASE, CUSTOM MADE GALVANIC "MASON" DIAL MADE FOR J.L. PORTER, 14K YELLOW GOLD

HKD 31,900 - 54,000

EUR 3,900 - 6,500 / CHF 3,600 - 6,000 / USD 4,100 - 6,900

A fine, rare and unusual, 14k yellow gold, self winding wristwatch with customised galvanic Masonic dial


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3 *
Dial: 3-6-27-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

Custom-made

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex, switzerland

Model Bubbleback

Reference 3131

Year circa 1938

Case No. 4480X (faint)

Bracelet 10k gold plated ClewCo elastic riveted bracelet with deployant clasp, approx. overall length 157 mm.

Diameter 32

Caliber 9 3/4''', 15 jewels

Signature dial, case and movement

Provenance

Property of an Italian Gentleman

Biography

A fine, rare and unusual, 14k yellow gold, self winding wristwatch with customised galvanic Masonic dial


CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS.
The purchase price payable by a buyer will be the sum of the final bid price plus the buyer’s premium, together with any applicable sales or compensating use tax. In addition to the hammer price, the buyer’s premium is payable as follows: 26% of the hammer price on each lot.
Please look carefully at all the photos as they are an integral part of the description. Any defect not mentioned in the descriptions but visible on the photos will be considered as described and cannot lead to any claim. The dimensions are given as an indication and may slightly differ from the measures mentioned by the manufacturers especially for contemporary watches. The photos are not retouched. Colors may differ from reality. For timepieces, we guarantee neither the functioning nor the precision of the movement, nor the water-resistance of the case. In addition, please note that movements, parts of mechanisms or cases may be incomplete.
The lots are sold “as is”, described to the best of our knowledge and cannot be returned. Once the online bid is placed by the bidder, it cannot be cancelled.