Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces.
Geneva, Nov 12, 2017
LOT 333
ROLEX, CELLINI, REF. 3808 WITH MATCHING BRACELET, WHITE GOLD A fine, extremely rare and heavy, manual wind 18k white gold wristwatch with its matching 18k white gold bracelet (signed CB Carl Bucherer)
CHF 7,000 - 4,000
HKD 56,000 - 32,000 / USD 7,000 - 4,000
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8Â |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex
Model Cellini
Reference Ref. 3808/3878
Year Circa 1975
Bracelet Carl Bucherer 18k white gold and matching bracelet, 170 and 180 mm.
Numbers 407.07.667
Caliber 1600
Dimensions 24,5 mm.
Signature Case, dial and movement, bracelets further signed CB.
Notes
Many of the more intricate bracelets and Cellini creations were manufactured and signed by Carl Bucherer (CB) as their workshops were used to working with jewellery pieces. Never seen at auction before, this extremely rare set made in full white gold was more than likely used as a show/display piece as the case number is absent but rather replaced by internal stock numbers (407.07.667) that are stamped on both pieces. While exact production numbers are not known, it is more than likely than no more than a few pieces were made, at most.