Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
New York, Jun 14, 2006
LOT 148
"Empire Ref. 3548" Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Chronometer - Empire", Ref. 3548. Made in the 1940s. Fine and rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.
USD 6,000 - 8,000
EUR 4,700 - 6,500
Sold: USD 8,850
C. Two-body, "Empire", solid, polished and brushed, screweddown case back and crown, straight rounded lugs. D. Matte silver with pink gold bâton indexes. Pink gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 620, rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Superbalance adjusted to 6 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 14 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-8-01 |
Good Slightly scratched HANDS Original |