Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc...
Grand Havana Room, New York, Sep 20, 2001
LOT 351
Rolex Oyster. Produced in the 1920?s.Fine, cushion-shaped, water-resistant, 9K pink gold gentleman?s wristwatch.
USD 2,700 - 3,000
Sold: USD 2,875
C. three-body, solid, polished, screwed-down and reeded case back, winding-crown and bezel, wire lugs. D. white enamel with painted skeletonized Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. ?Spade? radium-coated skeleton hands. M. Cal. 11 1/4''', Prima, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, adjusted to all climates, and 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 32 x 32 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 4 |
Fair |
Movement: 4* |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4 - 01 |
Notes
A similar watch is published in ?Collecting Rolex Wristwatches?, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, 2001 Edition, p. 98 and in ?The Best of Time: Rolex Wristwatches? by J. M. Dowling and J. P. Hess, p. 34.