Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

New York, Dec 15, 2015

LOT 159

ROLEX REF. 3372 BUBBLE BACK BLACK DIAL STEEL Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Chronometer," case No. 350865, Ref. 3372. Sold October 26th, 1946. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, water-resistant, self-winding, stainless steel Chronometer wristwatch with a stainless steel Oyster expansion bracelet. Accompanied by the original bill of sale, Chronometer Certificate, guarantee (now void) and Oyster guarantee.

USD 5,000 - 7,000

HKD 39,000 - 54,000 / CHF 5,000 - 7,000

Three-body, polished and brushed, graduated engine-turned bezel, screwed-down case back and crown. Black with luminous Roman numerals and baton indexes, outer minute track. Luminous yellow skeleton hands. Cal. 9 ½```, rhodium-plated, straight-line lever escapement, super balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-10-01

Good

Patinated

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 32 mm. THICKNESS 13 mm. Approx. overall length 190 mm. Lots 157-159 The 3 examples were purchased on October 25, 1946 from MONTRES ROLEX S.A. in Geneva, Switzerland. They have since remained in the family and have allowed all 3 of the pieces to survive with their respective paperwork intact.