Hong Kong, Nov 26, 2022
LOT 363
ROLEX FOR RONCHI
REF. 3233, CHRONOGRAPH, MINUTE COUNTER, “PINK SALMON” DIAL; “ANTIMAGNETIC”, SO-CALLED “MONETA”; 18K PINK GOLD
HKD 94,000 - 188,000
EUR 12,000 - 24,000 / CHF 11,900 - 23,700 / USD 12,000 - 23,900
18K pink gold, manual-winding, round-shaped, anti-magnetic gentleman’s wristwatch, snap-on case-back, “Pink Salmon” colour dial with subsidiary seconds at 9 and two horological complications:
· 1/5 second chronograph (activated by the two rectangular-shaped push-pieces located on the case-band) with telemeter scale graduated one kilometre and tachymetric scale graduated for 1 000 metres
· Half-instantaneous 30-minute counter (subsidiary dial at 3 o’clock)
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-7-01 |
Good Oxidized HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex, Geneva
Model made for Ronchi, Milano (Italy); so-called “Moneta”
Reference 3233
Year circa 1938
Movement No. unnumbered
Case No. 56 758
Material 18K pink gold
Bracelet brown leather strap
Buckle gilded metal buckle
Diameter Ø 31 mm.
Caliber 10’’’ ½ (based on Valjoux 69 by Reymond Frères, Les Bioux, Vallée de Joux)
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
Rolex, Ref. 3233
This reference 3233 was produced in very few examples from 1938 to 1941 and was available in stainless steel as well as in 18K pink and 18K yellow gold.
This model is so-called “Moneta” due to its shape without projecting lugs.
Bibliography
Patrizzi, Osvaldo, Collecting Rolex Wristwatches, Genova, Editions Guio Mondani, 2001.