Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

New York, Apr 15, 2015

LOT 216

ROLEX REF. 5504 GLOBAL INSURANCE CO. LOGO Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, No. 927027, Ref. 5504. Made in 1963 especially for the Global Insurance Co., for promotional purposes. Very fine and extremely rare, center seconds, self-winding, water- resistant, stainless steel wristwatch.

USD 3,000 - 5,000

HKD 23,500 - 39,000 / CHF 3,000 - 5,000

Sold: USD 4,500

Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. Textured silver with the letter G encircling a world map. Luminous steel dauphine hands. Cal. 1530, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-9

Good

Scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 35 mm. THICKNESS 12 mm.