Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 27, 2015

LOT 668

ROLEX REF. 3696 STEEL & PINK GOLD Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Chronometer, case No. 300734, Ref. 3696. Made in 1945. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, 18K pink gold and stainless steel wristwatch with a gold-plated Rolex buckle. Accompanied by a service box, the original Chronometer Certificate and authenticating papers.

HKD 27,000 - 43,000

USD 3,500 - 5,500 / CHF 3,300 - 5,200

Sold: HKD 36,250

Three body, bi-color, solid, polished, gold case, stainless steel screw down case back. Matte silver with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals. Pink gold feuille hands. Cal. 9 3/4''', rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-51-01

Good

Partially reprinted

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 32 mm. THICKNESS 13 mm.