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Grand Havana Room, New York, Sep 25, 2002

LOT 308

Rolex, case No. 326. Produced in the early 1920's. Fine, stainless steel "Staybrite" gentleman's wristwatch.

USD 700 - 900

Sold: USD 1,495

C. three-body, brushed, hooded wire lugs. D. matte silver with painted radial Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4 ''', rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance-spring. Dial and case signed "Rolex". Movement signed "Marconi". Diam. 32 mm.

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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

The name "Marconi" was registered as a brand name by Hans Wilsdorf, founder of Rolex. Guglielmo Marconi won the Nobel Prize for physics in 1909. He was successful in sending radio signals over the Atlantic Ocean as early as 1901.