Important Jewelry, Watches and Wristw...
Hong Kong, Furama Hotel, Jun 07, 1999
LOT 467
Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 3131, 1940's. Very fine, water-resistant, tonneau shaped, centre second, self-winding, 14K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.
HKD 25,000 - 28,000
USD 3,500 - 4,000
Sold: HKD 34,500
C. three body, massive, polished, satine, screwed case back and crown. D. white with radium-coated and applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. "Dauphine" radium-coated 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: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: *4-5 |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense Poor |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Notes
Ref. 3131
Produced in 500 examples from 1939 and 1946.
A similar watch is published in Rolex Collezionare Orologi da Polso,
1998 Edition, by Osvaldo PATRIZZI, Guido Mondani Editore,
Genova, pp. 123 and 279.