Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

New York, Dec 11, 2014

LOT 216

ROLEX REF. 5003 CHAMELEON YELLOW GOLD Rolex, Chameleon, case No. 93826, Ref. 5003. Made circa 1973. Fine and unusual, 14K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with 14K yellow gold Rolex bracelet. Case featuring a double bottomed back for insertion of straps or bracelet. Accompanied by the original fitted box and 7 leather straps in various colors with gold-plated Rolex buckles.

USD 2,000 - 3,000

HKD 16,000 - 23,000 / CHF 1,900 - 2,900

Sold: USD 3,750

Two-body, solid, polished, case back with sleeve to easily change straps, faceted sapphire crystal. Matte silver with applied white gold faceted baton indexes. White gold and black baton hands. Cal.1400, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, and self-compensating flat balance spring.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-10-01

Good

Patinated

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 15 mm. THICKNESS 9 mm. Approx. overall length 165 mm.