Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 11, 2012
LOT 146
ROLEX REF. 912 YELLOW GOLD Rolex, case No. 55969, Ref. 912. Made circa 1938. Very fine and rare, square curved, 18k yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.
CHF 5,500 - 7,500
USD 6,000 - 8,000 / EUR 4,500 - 6,200
C. Flared, massive, polished, stepped sides. D. Matt silver, with black baton indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel hands. M. 9"' rhodium plated, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to all climate and 6 positions, fl at balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 28x30 mm. Thickness 8 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-10-01 |
Very good Patinated HANDS Original |
Notes
A very rare and unusual model, Antiquorum
has only sold one other
reference 912 in the past 15 years. A
large size for its period, this example has
been conserved in outstanding condition
with still all numbers present on the
caseback and even a nice hallmark still
present on its case