Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 12, 2013

LOT 413

ROLEX REF 3348, LIFE SAVER Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Chronometer, No. 114104, Ref. 3348. Made in the 1930s. Fine and very rare, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel midsized wristwatch with large smooth bezel and an associated stainless steel bracelet.

CHF 2,000 - 4,000

HKD 16,000 - 33,000 / USD 2,100 - 4,300

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, wide flat bezel. D. Matte silver with applied steel Arabic numerals and dart indexes, subsidiary guilloche seconds dial. Steel alpha hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4??, rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Super-balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 29 mm. THICKNESS 12 mm. Approx. overall length 180 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

Known as the lifesaver due to its large flat bezel resembling a rescue ring, this particular example has been preserved in mint condition. A perfect chronometer dial, crisp and deep numbers on the outside caseback, Antiquorum has only ever sold one other example of this reference.