Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jan 18, 2022
LOT 33
Rolex.
Ref. 4500, Chronograph, Minute counter, "Anti-Magnetique", Yellow gold
EUR 20,000 - 40,000
USD 22,600 - 45,200 / HKD 178,000 - 354,000 / CHF 20,800 - 41,600
Sold: EUR 28,600
18K yellow gold, 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 roundshaped push-pieces) with telemetric scale graduated on the dial for 1 000 meters and half-instantaneous 30-minute counter (subsidiary dial at 3 o’clock) Fine and rare stainless steel manual winding chronograph wristwatch with black dial and 3 registers. With box.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-7 |
Good Oxidized |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-7-9-10-01 |
Good Oxidized Scratched Patinated HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex, Geneva
Model “Oyster Perpetual” “Anti-Magnetique”
Reference 4500
Year circa 1947
Case No. 533 665 (by C.R. Spillmann S.A, Chêne- Bourg, Geneva)
Bracelet Black leather strap; gilded brass 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
Notes
Lot in temporary importation and subject to additional fees (see our general terms and conditions of sale
Rolex, Ref. 4500
Produced in the mid-1940’s, in 18K yellow or pink gold, stainless steel and gold, stainless steel.
Bibliography
Patrizzi, Osvaldo, Rolex, Collecting Modern and Vintage Wristwatches, Genova, Guido Mondani Editions, 2005, p. 115.
Rolex, Ref. 4500
Produced in the mid-1940’s, in 18K yellow or pink gold, stainless steel and gold, stainless steel.
Bibliography
Patrizzi, Osvaldo, Rolex, Collecting Modern and Vintage Wristwatches, Genova, Guido Mondani Editions, 2005, p. 115.