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.
| 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 |