Only Online Auction
Geneva, Apr 07, 2021
LOT 120
Rolex
Ref. 4500, chronograph, minute counter; “Anti-Magnetique”; stainless steel
CHF 16,300 - 21,700
EUR 15,000 - 20,000 / USD 17,900 - 23,900 / HKD 140,000 - 186,000
Stainless steel, manual-winding, tonneau-shaped, anti-magnetic, gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back, round bezel, silver colour dial with subsidiary seconds at 9 and two horological complications:
· 1/5 second chronograph (activated by the two round-shaped push-pieces) with telemetric scale graduated on the dial for 1 000 meters
· Half-instantaneous 30-minute counter (subsidiary dial at 3 o’clock)
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-7-9-01 |
Good Oxidized Scratched HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex, Geneva
Model “Osyter Perpetual” “Anti-Magnetique”
Reference 4500
Year circa 1946
Movement No. unnumbered
Case No. 427 127
Material stainless steel
Bracelet black leather strap
Buckle stainless steel Rolex buckle
Diameter 32.8 mm. (bezel)
Caliber 13’’’ (based on Valjoux 23 by Reymond Frères, Les Bioux, Vallée de Joux)
Height 42.8 mm.
Width 35.8 mm.
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
Rolex, Ref. 4500
Produced in the mid-1940’s, in 18K yellow or pink gold, stainless steel and gold, stainless steel.
Biography
· Patrizzi, Osvaldo, Rolex, Collecting Modern and Vintage Wristwatches, Genova, Guido Mondani Editions, 2005, p. 115.
CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS
The purchase price payable by a buyer will be the sum of the final bid price plus the buyer’s premium, together with any applicable sales or compensating use tax. In addition to the hammer price, the buyer’s premium is payable as follows: 25% of the hammer price on each lot.Important notice – Special conditions Please look carefully at all the photos as they are an integral part of the description. Any defect not mentioned in the descriptions but visible on the photos will be considered as described and cannot lead to any claim. The dimensions are given as an indication and may slightly differ from the measures mentioned by the manufacturers especially for contemporary watches. The photos are not retouched. Colors may differ from reality. For timepieces, we guarantee neither the functioning nor the precision of the movement, nor the water-resistance of the case. In addition, please note that movements, parts of mechanisms or cases may be incomplete. The lots are sold “as is”, described to the best of our knowledge and cannot be returned. Once the online bid is placed by the bidder, it cannot be cancelled.