Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

New York, Dec 15, 2015

LOT 157

ROLEX REF. 4271 LADY'S OYSTER PINK GOLD Rolex Oyster, case No. 299630, Ref. 4271. Sold October 29th, 1946. Fine, center seconds, water-resistant, 18K pink gold lady's wristwatch with an 18K gold Rolex Oyster expansion bracelet. Accompanied by a copy of bill of sale, guarantee (now void) and Oyster guarantee.

USD 2,000 - 3,000

HKD 15,500 - 23,500 / CHF 2,000 - 3,000

Sold: USD 2,125

Two-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back and crown. Copper color with applied pink gold Arabic numerals and dart indexes, outer minute track. Pink gold baton hands. Cal. 510, 8 3/4 ''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 2 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 24 mm. THICKNESS 9 mm. Approx. overall length 150 mm. Lots 157-159 The 3 examples were purchased on October 25, 1946 from MONTRES ROLEX S.A. in Geneva, Switzerland. They have since remained in the family and have allowed all 3 of the pieces to survive with their respective paperwork intact.