Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jan 26, 2013
LOT 60
ROLEX, REF. 3612, LIBERTAD INDEPENDENCIA Rolex, Geneva, ?Cellini?, Ref. 3612. Made in 10 pieces in 1971 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Treaty of Cordoba. Very fine and very rare, thin, 18K yellow gold coin wristwatch set into a 50 Peso Mexican gold coin dated 1821 - 1947, with a Rolex buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and hang tag.
HKD 80,000 - 100,000
USD 10,300 - 15,500 / EUR 8,000 - 12,000
Sold: HKD 187,500
C. Three-body, solid, straight lugs, case band engraved: ?Libertad - Independencia?, the hinged watch within the coin, opening by a push-piece concealed in the band. D. Satiné silver with black painted radial Roman numerals and indexes. Blued steel baton hands. M. Cal. 651, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 39 mm. Thickness: 5 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |