Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

New York, Apr 09, 2014

LOT 77

ROLEX REF. 5018 "BOMBAY" STEEL Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer," case No. 641743, Ref. 5018. Made in 1948. Very fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch. Accompanied by a Guarantee (now void), Chronometer Certificate, Instruction leaflet, and original Bill of Sale.

USD 5,000 - 7,000

HKD 39,000 - 54,000 / CHF 4,500 - 6,200

Sold: USD 7,500

Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, lapidated concave lugs. Matte silver with applied steel dart indexes and luminous dots, outer 1/5th seconds track. Luminous steel dauphine hands. Cal. 9 3/4''', rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.

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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-9

Good

Scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 33 mm. THICKNESS 14 mm.