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New York, Nov 28, 2001

LOT 436

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Chronomètre", Ref. 3372, so-called "Luxury Model". Produced in the mid 1940's.Fine, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

USD 1,500 - 1,800

Sold: USD 1,725

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated bezel. D. white with applied gold Arabic numerals and bâton indexes, outer scale for the 1/5th second graduation. "Feuille" gold hands. M. Cal. 630, rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm.


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Grade: A

Good

Case: 4-6

Fair

Slightly oxidized

Movement: 4-5-6

Fair

Poor

Slightly oxidized

Dial: 4-26-01

Fair

Upgraded

HANDS Original

Notes

Similar watches are published in "Collecting Rolex Wristwatches", New Edition, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore Genova, 2001, pp. 135, 138, 141, 166, 375 and 376.