4,250 CHF
ROLEX, CENTER SECONDS 9K BUBBLEBACK ENAMEL SCIENTIFIC DIAL YELLOW GOLD Rolex Oyster, No 37848. Made circa 1930. Fine and very rare, centre second 9-carat gold gentleman's wristwatch with enamel dial and an 18k yellow gold Rolex buckle. Tonneau, waterproof, polished, screwed back. White enamel with Arabic numerals and indexes, outer graduation for 1/5th second indication. 'Feuille' blued steel hands. Cal. Ultra Prima, rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement, 'Superbalance' balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Notes Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 31 mm. THICKNESS 10 mm. This watch was purchased in MAY 29TH, 1989 (Lot 151) at a HABSBURG FELDMAN sale and comes accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from that time. Early BUBBLEBACKS with enamel scientific dials are extremely rare and despite the dial having hairlines, its rarity is unquestionable.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2016-05-15