Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 26, 2013
LOT 153
ROLEX REF. 3612 CELLINI COIN WATCH YELLOW GOLD Rolex, Geneva, "Cellini", Ref. 3612. Made in 10 pieces in 1971 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Treaty of Cordoba. Very fine and very rare, thin, manual-winding, 18K yellow gold coin wristwatch set into a 50 Peso Mexican gold coin dated 1821 - 1947, with a Rolex buckle.
HKD 120,000 - 160,000
USD 15,500 - 20,600 / CHF 14,800 - 19,800
Sold: HKD 187,500
Three-body, solid, straight lugs, case band engraved: "Libertad - Independencia", the hinged watch within the coin, opening by a push-piece concealed in the band. Champagne with black painted radial Roman numerals and indexes. Blued steel baton hands. Cal. 651, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |