Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 28, 2014

LOT 507

ROLEX REF. 678 OYSTER CUSHION YELLOW GOLD Rolex, Oyster, case No. 30164, Ref. 678. Made circa 1928. Very fine, cushion-shaped, center seconds, water-resistant, 9K yellow gold wristwatch.

HKD 11,000 - 19,000

USD 1,500 - 2,500 / CHF 1,300 - 2,200

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: HKD 13,750

Three-body, polished, screwed-down crown, bezel and case back, back engraved inside with British, Swiss and U. S. patent numbers, fluted bezel, wire lugs. Two-tone silver with painted luminous Arabic numerals, outer minute track with 5-minute / second Arabic markers. Luminous blued steel skeleton hands. Cal. 10 1/2''', rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance timed in six positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIM. 32 x 32 mm. THICKNESS 11 mm. To be sold without reserve