Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 11, 2014
LOT 214
ROLEX REF. 8655 PRECISION YELLOW GOLD Rolex "Precision", Genève, case No. 896585, Ref. 8655. Made circa 1950s. Fine, 18K yellow gold, lady's ring watch with concealed dial
USD 6,000 - 8,000
HKD 46,000 - 62,000 / CHF 5,800 - 7,800
Sold: USD 10,000
Two-body, solid, polished, octagonal, the cover set with the Rolox logo opens to reveal the watch. Silver with applied dart and square indexes. Pink gold hands. Cal. 280, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |
Notes
Dial, case and movement signed.
DIAM. 15 mm. HEIGHT 9 mm.
Ring watches were produced by Rolex in an attempt to
expand their line of offerings. Pendant watches, pin watches,
travel clocks were all part of a small line of accessories
and were made in very limited quantities. There has only
ever been 1 other exact same ring watch offered at auction
before, bearing a case number only 7 numbers apart, a
testament to the small production numbers of these.