Contemporary, Limited Edition and Col...

New York, Grand Havana Room, May 13, 1999

LOT 180

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Certified Chronometer, Ref. 3131, 1940's. Very fine, water-resistant, tonneau shaped, centre second, self-winding, 14K pink gold gentleman 's wristwatch with leather strap and pink gold plated Rolex buckle.

USD 3,200 - 3,600

C. three body, massive, polished, satine, screwed case back and crown. D. two-tone pink gold with radiumcoated indexes and Arabic numerals."Skeleton " 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.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: *4-5

Fair

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Poor

Dial: 25-01

Chipped

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. 3131 Produced in 500 examples from 1939 and 1946.