Geneva, May 12, 2024
LOT 477
ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 3548, EMPIRE, SALMON DIAL, STAINLESS STEEL
CHF 4,000 - 6,000
HKD 34,700 - 52,000 / USD 4,500 - 6,700 / EUR 4,100 - 6,200
Sold: CHF 9,375
An exceptional, very rare, well-preserved, stainless steel, self winding center-seconds wristwatch with salmon dial
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3 * |
|
Dial: 2-6-8-01 |
Very good Slightly oxidized Slightly scratched HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex, switzerland
Model Empire
Reference 3548
Year circa 1940's
Case No. 208642
Diameter 32
Caliber 9 3/4''', 17 jewels
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
The Rolex Empire is one of those rare and still under-valued timepiece produced in the 1940's. In the search for ultimate waterproofness, Rolex built solid and rugged watches with large domed casebacks to accommodate the self-winding movement. This particular example is very well preserved with clear case numbers on the caseback as well as a beautiful salmon dial.
Provenance
Property of a Dutch collector