Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jul 09, 2016
LOT 444
ROLEX REF. 8789 CHAMELEON YELLOW GOLD Rolex, Chameleon, case No. 321376, Ref. 8789. Made circa 1958. Fine and unusual, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with a yellow gold plated Rolex buckle. Case featuring a double bottomed back for insertion of straps or bracelet. Accompanied by the original fitted box and 7 leather straps in various colors with gold-plated Rolex buckles.
HKD 12,000 - 20,000
USD 1,545 - 2,575 / CHF 1,520 - 2,545
Sold: HKD 16,250
Two-body, solid, polished, case back with sleeve to easily change straps, faceted sapphire crystal. Matte silver with applied steel faceted baton indexes. Yellow gold hands. Cal. 282, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, and self-compensating flat balance spring.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-7-01 |
Very good Oxidized HANDS Original |