Hong Kong, May 28, 2022

LOT 151

Rolex
Ref. 3372, self-winding, centre-seconds; “Bubble Back”; stainless steel

HKD 80,000 - 120,000

EUR 9,600 - 14,300 / CHF 10,000 - 15,000 / USD 10,100 - 15,200

Stainless steel, self-winding, “tonneau”-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back, silver colour dial with applied suspended Roman numerals and centre-seconds.


Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex, Geneva

Model “Oyster Perpetual” “Officially Certified Chronometer”; so-called “Bubble Back”

Reference 3372

Year circa 1947

Movement No. 48 434 / G 3 372

Case No. 495 209

Material stainless steel

Bracelet stainless steel “Oyster” riveted expandable bracelet with deployant clasp (dated 4 / 50)

Caliber 11’’’ ½, timed 6 positions

Height 39.1 mm.

Width 32 mm.

Signature dial, case and movement

Accessories original fitted box, certificate of origin, Bulletin de marche (Watch rate certificate) from C.O.S.C., Bienne, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Le Locle, Le Sentier, Saint-Imier, No. 48 434 (dated Bienne, June 16, 1947) and Rolex papers

Notes

The original Certificate mentioned that this watch was sold by Montres Rolex S.A., Geneva, on July 10, 1947. On this paper the case number is written in handwriting with a mistake; it should read 495 209 and not 459 209.