Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 10, 2013
LOT 214
ROLEX REF. 3009 CHRONOMETER CALIFORNIA DIAL YELLOW GOLD Rolex, Oyster, Chronometer, No. 12818, Ref. 3009. Made in the early 1940s. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, water-resistant, 14K yellow gold wristwatch.
USD 2,000 - 3,000
HKD 15,000 - 23,000 / CHF 1,900 - 2,900
Sold: USD 2,500
C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown. D. Copper-colored with painted luminous Arabic & Roman numerals and baton indexes, outer minute / seconds track. Luminous blued steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 10 1/2???, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Superbalance adjusted to 7 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 31 mm. THICKNESS 10 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |