Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 11, 2014

LOT 195

ROLEX REF 3139 OYSTER EVEREST OBSERVATORY STEEL Rolex, "Oyster Everest, Observatory", case No. 214602, Ref. 3139. Made in the 1940's. Fine rare, cushion-shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch.

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

HKD 16,500 - 25,000 / USD 2,300 - 3,400

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 1,250

Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. Matte silver with luminous Arabic numerals, outer minutes/seconds track. Luminous blued steel skeleton hands. Rhodium plated, 17 jewels,monometallic balance adjusted to 1 position, self compensating Breguet balance spring,index regulator.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 2-40-8

Very good

Slightly repolished

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-10-01

Good

Patinated

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIM. 30 mm.x 30 mm. THICKNESS 10 mm. To be sold without reserve