Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 10, 2015

LOT 132

ROLEX REF. 4620 CELLINI "KING MIDAS" BAGUETTE SAPPHIRE Rolex, Genève, "Cellini, King Midas", case No. 4288836, Ref. 4620. Made in 1976. Fine and very rare, elegant, heavy 18K white gold and baguette sapphire wristwatch with an integral 18K white gold Rolex link bracelet.

CHF 22,000 - 32,000

HKD 180,000 - 260,000 / USD 23,000 - 33,000

Two-body, solid, brushed, bezel set with 20 baguette sapphires, snap-on case back, sapphire crystal Silver. White gold baton hands Cal. 651, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIM. 24 x 33 mm. THICKNESS 6 mm. Approx. overall length 185 mm. Although not officially designated as a King Midas and signed only Celini there is no doubt this watch belongs to the King Midas line. Almost identical to the other King Midas offered in this sale and only 9 numbers away from the reference number, this example has almost never been worn and is close to new condition. The hallmarks to the back of the case are deep and crisp and this particular reference has never been seen at auction having most likely been produced in an extremely small number.