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Hôtel Plaza Athénée - Le Trianon, Sep 28, 2005
LOT 27
?Monoblocco? Rolex, "Oyster Chronograph", Anti- Magnetic, Ref. 4500. Production of this reference started in the mid-1940s. Fine and rare, water-resistant, anti-magnetic, stainless steel and pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register, tachometer and telemeter.
USD 22,000 - 27,000
EUR 18,000 - 22,000
C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Satiné silver with pink gold indexes, subsidiary "guilloché" seconds and 30-minute register dials, outer blue tachometer and red telemeter graduations. Pink gold "alpha" hands. M. Cal. 23, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness: 12 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-7 |
Good Oxidized |
Movement: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |