Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 12, 2019

LOT 484

ROLEX, REF. 3584, KING MIDAS, LAPIS DIAL, WHITE GOLD

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

HKD 56,000 - 72,000 / USD 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 10,000

A very fine, rare and heavy, manual wind, 18k white gold wristwatch with lapis dial.


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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

Brand Rolex

Model King Midas

Reference 3584

Year Circa 1974

Calibre  650

Case No.  2061/ 3819858

Bracelet Integrated 18k white gold Rolex bracelet, approx. overall length 165 mm

Dimensions 24 mm

Signature Dial, Case and Movement.

Accessories Fitted box

Notes

Property of the original Spanish owner
Designed by the famous designer Gerald Genta, the King Midas became an icon when Elvis Presley himself owned one. Usually known for the asymmetric version reference 3680 and 9630, this simpler version was limited (numbered on the bracelet) and is also unusual for Rolex due to the fact that the reference and serial numbers are stamped on the bracelet and not on the case. Consigned by the original owner, it has been maintained in excellent condition showing deep hallmarks and a crisp bracelet showing little wear. Coming in at a whopping 200 grams and fitted with a lapis dial, it is a rare version of the King Midas.