Geneva, Nov 07, 2021

LOT 557

ROLEX, REF. 4768, CHRONOGRAPHE ANTIMAGNETIQUE, STEEL AND PINK GOLD

CHF 20,000 - 40,000

HKD 170,000 - 338,000 / USD 21,700 - 43,400 / EUR 18,700 - 37,300

Sold: CHF 50,000

A very fine, extremely rare and well preserved, manual wind, stainless steel and pink gold chronograph wristwatch.


Grading System
Grade:
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2-01

Very good

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex

Reference 4768

Year Circa 1947

Case No. 584506

Caliber 17 jewels

Dimensions 35 mm

Signature Dial, Case and Movement

Notes

The reference 4768 features a chronograph combined with a triple date function. As these early chronographs were non-waterproof many dial are found either heavily oxidised or reprinted.
This stainless steel and pink gold example is the best we have ever had the chance to offer at auction. With its fully original dial with pink pyramid indexes and arabic numeral matching to the bezel, crown and pushers, a red tachometer scale as well as having its Rolex crown logo and serial numbers on the outer visible still crisp, it reflects the amazing quality of preservation of this important early Rolex chronograph.