Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Apr 25, 2021
LOT 108
ROLEX
Ref. 3484, chronograph, minute counter, silver dial; “Anti-magnetique”; stainless steel
Ref. 3484, chronograph, minute counter, silver dial; “Anti-magnetique”; stainless steel
HKD 110,000 - 138,450
USD 15,500 - 17,850 / CHF 14,400 - 16,590
Sold: HKD 137,500
Stainless steel, manual-winding, round-shaped, anti-magnetic, gentleman’s wristwatch, snap-on case-back, silver colour dial with subsidiary seconds at 9 and two horological complications:
- 1/5 second chronograph (activated by the two rectangular-shaped push-pieces) with tachometric scale graduated for 1 000 metres and telemeter scale graduated for a kilometre
- Half-instantaneous 30-minute counter (subsidiary dial at 3 o’clock)
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-53-01 |
Good Reprinted HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex, Geneva
Model “Anti-magnetique”
Reference 3484
Year Circa 1938
Movement No. unnumbered
Case No. 047 726
Bracelet brown leather strap
Buckle stainless steel buckle
Diameter 32.9 mm. (bezel)
Caliber 13’’’ (based on Valjoux 23 by Reymond Frères, Les Bioux, Vallée de Joux)
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
Rolex, Ref. 3484
This reference was produced from 1939 to 1949, in stainless steel and in gold.
Bibliography
- Patrizzi, Osvaldo, Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches, Genova, Guido Mondani Editions, 2001, pp. 406, 407 and 483.