Important Watches

Forte Dei Marmi, Jun 26, 2021

LOT 183

ROLEX
REF. 4768, CHRONOGRAPH “DATO COMPAX”, YELLOW GOLD, WITH ORIGINAL BOX

EUR 35,000 - 63,000

Fine and extremely rare, manual-winding, antimagnetic wristwatch with triple date à guichets (with apertures) and chronograph.


Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-10-17-01

Good

Patinated

Slightly spotted

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex

Model Chronograh "Dato-Compax"

Reference 4768

Year circa 1945

Bracelet black lizard strap with tongue buckle

Caliber 72C

Dimensions 35 mm.

Signature Dial, Case and Movement

Notes

This watch is accompanied by the original box and comes from the first and unique owner.

Reference 4768 was launched in 1947, it was the first calendar chronograph wristwatch made by Rolex and came to be known as the “Dato-Compax”. According to literature, only 220 examples of the model were made.