Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Monaco, Jul 21, 2021

LOT 136

Rolex
Ref. 3599, self-winding, hooded lugs; “Oyster Perpetual” so called “Bubble Back”; stainless steel

EUR 5,000 - 15,000

USD 6,000 - 17,900 / HKD 46,200 - 140,000

Sold: EUR 8,580

Fine and very rare, stainless steel, self-winding, tonneau-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, hooded lugs, silver colour dial, with subsidiary seconds at 6.


Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Dial: 3-6

Good

Slightly oxidized

Brand Rolex, Geneva

Model so called “Bubble Back“

Reference 3599

Year 1939

Movement No. 90 496

Case No. 56 116

Bracelet stainless steel “Bamboo” bracelet

Diameter 32 mm

Signature dial, case and movement