Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 14, 2017
LOT 340
ROLEX REF 4021, PINK GOLD Rolex, Perpetual, Precision, Chronometre, case No. 60565, Ref. 4021. Made circa 1954. Fine and rare, self-winding, 18k pink gold Chronometer wristwatch with pink dial.
CHF 2,500 - 3,500
HKD 20,000 - 28,000 / USD 2,500 - 3,500
Sold: CHF 4,250
Two body, polished and brushed, curved lugs, snap-on case back. Salmon with dart indexes, outer minutes/seconds divisions. Pink gold baton hands. Cal. 1030, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3-8* |
Good Slightly scratched Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Notes
Dial, case and movement signed.
DIAM. 34 mm. THICKNESS 12 mm.
The Rolex reference 4021 is a rarely seen model and is rather uncommon due to its stylish and elegant
faceted lugs and is best known due to Andy Warhol having owned one. This particular example is rare
in pink gold and its perfectly matching salmon dial in excellent condition.