Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Oct 04, 2009
LOT 390
Bubble Back Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronomèter?, case No. 569176, Ref. 3131. Made in 1946. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, center seconds, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold riveted Oyster expanding bracelet.
CHF 9,000 - 14,000
USD 8,500 - 13,000 / EUR 6,000 - 9,200
Sold: CHF 10,200
C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, half-hooded lugs, domed polished bezel, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Brushed silver with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals, outer minute/seconds track. Yellow gold feuille hands. M. 9 ¾???, rhodium-plated, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring, shock absorber. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Approx overall length 165 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |