Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Monaco, Jul 13, 2024

LOT 187

ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 4500, OYSTER CHRONOGRAPH, STAINLESS STEEL

EUR 5,000 - 8,000

CHF 4,800 - 7,700 / HKD 41,900 - 67,000 / USD 5,400 - 8,600

Sold: EUR 9,840

A fine, stainless steel, manual wind chronograph wristwatch


Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3 *
Dial: 3-6-53-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

Reprinted

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex, switzerland

Model Oyster Chronograph

Reference 4500

Year circa 1940's

Case No. 181204

Diameter 35

Caliber base Valjoux 23, 17 jewels

Signature dial, case and movement

Notes

Just like a lot of these early waterproof chronographs, the dials were often prone to oxidation therefore are often found reprinted such as this example. Missing one of its pushers, it should be considered as a project watch to either restore or use as spare parts.

Provenance

Property of an Italian family