Important Watches, Wristwatches and c...
Tokyo, Dec 15, 1989
LOT 181
Rolex Oyster Chronographe, Ref. 4500, 1940's. Fine and rare tonneau shaped 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, with round button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.
JPY 3,750,000 - 4,500,000
USD 25,000 - 30,000
Sold: JPY 4,186,250
C. massive, polished, waterproof, screwed back. D. mat silver with gold indexes + auxiliary 30 minutes register and seconds dial, outer graduations for the tachometer and telemeter. "Alpha" gold hands. M. 13"', rhodiumed, "faussescôtes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.
