Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jul 21, 2021
LOT 334
Rolex
Ref. 3131, self-winding, centre-seconds; “Bubble Back”; 14K pink gold
Ref. 3131, self-winding, centre-seconds; “Bubble Back”; 14K pink gold
EUR 3,500 - 5,500
USD 4,200 - 6,600 / HKD 32,300 - 51,000
Sold: EUR 5,070
14K pink gold, self-winding, tonneau-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back, gold colour dial with applied suspended Arabic numerals and centre-seconds.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-8-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized Slightly scratched HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex, Geneva
Model “Oyster Perpetual” “Officially Certified Chronometer”; so-called “Bubble Back”
Reference 3131
Year circa 1945
Movement No. N 73 472
Case No. unnumbered (by Genex, Geneva)
Bracelet 14K pink gold or gold plated Commander expandable bracelet
Caliber 630, 11 ½ ‘‘‘, with “Super-Balance”
Dimensions 39 x 32.1 mm. / Length 175 mm
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
This reference was made in 500 examples between 1939 and 1946, in 9K, 14K and 18K gold.
Bibliography
- Patrizzi, Osvaldo, Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, 1998, pp. 123 and 279.
- Patrizzi, Osvaldo, Collecting Rolex Wristwatches, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, 2001, pp. 144 and 375.
*a 20% import VAT is due on the hammer price with buyer's premium, plus 150€ for termination of temporary export, at buyer's expense, only if it is delivered within the EU
Bibliography
- Patrizzi, Osvaldo, Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, 1998, pp. 123 and 279.
- Patrizzi, Osvaldo, Collecting Rolex Wristwatches, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, 2001, pp. 144 and 375.
*a 20% import VAT is due on the hammer price with buyer's premium, plus 150€ for termination of temporary export, at buyer's expense, only if it is delivered within the EU