Important Watches, Collector's Wrist...
Hong Kong, Jun 08, 2001
LOT 258
Rolex Oyster, Ref. 1073. Produced circa 1926.Fine and rare, water-resistant, cushion-shaped, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box.
HKD 15,000 - 20,000
USD 2,000 - 2,500
Sold: HKD 24,150
C. three-body, polished, screwed-down case back and crown, ribbed bezel, wire lugs. D. white enamel with painted Breguet numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. Cal. 10 1/2, Extra Prima, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to all climates, and 6 positions, Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 3 2 x 32 mm.
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 - 6 |
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Movement: 4 - 6* |
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Dial: 3 - 01 |
Notes
On October 30, 1925, Paul Perregaux and Georges Peret took out a Swiss patent for a moisture-proof winding-crown, No. 114948. They sold their rights to Wilsdorf who obtained a British patent No. 260554, usually considered the original Oyster patent. In October 1927, Mercedes Gleitz swam the Channel for the first time, while wearing the famous waterproof Rolex Oyster wristwatch.