Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 09, 2014
LOT 77
ROLEX REF. 5018 "BOMBAY" STEEL Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer," case No. 641743, Ref. 5018. Made in 1948. Very fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch. Accompanied by a Guarantee (now void), Chronometer Certificate, Instruction leaflet, and original Bill of Sale.
USD 5,000 - 7,000
HKD 39,000 - 54,000 / CHF 4,500 - 6,200
Sold: USD 7,500
Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, lapidated concave lugs. Matte silver with applied steel dart indexes and luminous dots, outer 1/5th seconds track. Luminous steel dauphine hands. Cal. 9 3/4''', rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |