Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 12, 2013
LOT 423
ROLEX REF. 3131 BUBBLE BACK YELLOW GOLD Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, case No. illegible, Ref. 3131. Made circa 1947. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch.
CHF 2,500 - 3,500
HKD 21,000 - 29,000 / USD 2,600 - 3,700
C. Three-body, polished, inclined bezel, screw-down case back and Rolex Oyster crown. D. Silver with applied Arabic and dart indexes, outer minute/seconds track. Gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4???, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance timed to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 32 mm. THICKNESS 14 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-8-6 |
Good Slightly scratched Slightly oxidized |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-7-01 |
Good Oxidized HANDS Original |