Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000
LOT 75
Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Certified Chronometer, Ref. 3131, 1940's.Fine water-resistant tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, 14K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by an 18K pink gold bracelet.
CHF 3,000 - 3,500
USD 1,700 - 2,200
Sold: CHF 5,980
C. three-body, solid, polished, screwed case back and crown. D. matte silver with applied pink gold indexes. "Alpha" pink gold hands. M. 9 3/4''' rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 32 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 4* |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4 - 01 |
Notes
Ref. 3131500 examples produced from 1939 to 1946 in 9K, 14K and 18K gold.Similar watches are published in "Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches", by OSVALDO PATRIZZI, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, 1998, pp. 123 and 279.