Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Apr 25, 2021
LOT 109
ROLEX
Ref. 4099, chronograph, minute counter, silver dial; “Anti-magnetic”; stainless steel
Ref. 4099, chronograph, minute counter, silver dial; “Anti-magnetic”; stainless steel
HKD 110,000 - 166,140
USD 14,300 - 21,420 / CHF 13,300 - 19,910
Sold: HKD 137,500
Stainless steel, manual-winding, round-shaped, anti-magnetic, gentleman’s wristwatch, snap-on case-back, flared fluted lapidated lugs, concave bezel, silver colour dial with subsidiary seconds at 9 and two horological complications:
- 1/5 second chronograph (activated by the two rectangular-shaped push-pieces) with tachometric scale graduated for 1 000 metres
- Half-instantaneous 30-minute counter (subsidiary dial at 3 o’clock)
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-11-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized Slightly worn HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex, Geneva
Model "Anti-magnetic"
Reference 4099
Year Circa 1947
Movement No. unnumbered
Case No. 593 119
Bracelet brown leather strap
Buckle stainless steel Rolex buckle
Diameter 35 mm. (bezel)
Caliber 13’’’ (based on Valjoux 23 by Reymond Frères, Les Bioux, Vallée de Joux)
Signature dial, case and movement
Biography
- Patrizzi, Osvaldo, Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches, Genova, Guido Mondani Editions, 2001, p. 485.