Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Oct 26, 2013

LOT 225

ROLEX REF. 4448 YELLOW GOLD Rolex, " Officially Certified Chronometer", No. 82234, Ref. 4448 . Made in 1952. Fine, center seconds, manual-winding, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with gold plate Rolex buckle.

HKD 15,000 - 20,000

USD 1,900 - 2,600 / CHF 1,800 - 2,400

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: HKD 23,750

Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, name engraved snap on case back, engine-turned and graduated bezel, plastic. Guilloché champagne with applied yellow gold baton indexes. Yellow gold "dauphine" hands. 13''', rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 6 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-11

Good

Slightly worn

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-10-01

Good

Patinated

HANDS Original

Notes

DIAM. 35 mm. THICKNESS 10 mm. To be sold without reserve