Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000
LOT 48
Rolex "Chronomètre Metropolitan", Ref. 4325, 1950's.Fine 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.
CHF 3,500 - 4,000
USD 2,000 - 4,000
Sold: CHF 5,175
C. two-body, solid, polished, reeded graduated bezel, straight lugs. D. black with applied pink gold and painted bâton triangular indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Alpha" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 10 1/2''' rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, 8 adjustments, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3 - 6* |
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Dial: 21 - 01 |
Notes
Ref. 4325This Reference called by Rolex "Metropolitan, the elegant business man chronometer", was produced from 1943 to 1954, in 10K pink gold with stainless steel back, in 10K and in 18K pink gold.Similar watches are published in "Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches", by OSVALDO PATRIZZI, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, 1998, pp. 42, 43, and 55.