14,375 CHF
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronomètre, "Rigid Hooded", Ref. 3595. Produced in the 1930s. Fine, tonneau-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex buckle. Three-body, two-tone, polished and brushed, screw down case back and crown, yellow gold fluted hooded lugs and plain bezel, steel case. Mattesilver with applied yellow gold bâton indexes and tritium dots , subsidiary seconds. Radium-coated "Alpha" hands. Cal. 9 3/4, rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 32 mm. Height 13 mm. Notes Rolex Oysters with fluted hooded lugs are very sought after by collectors. This model may be found in stainless steel only, or two-tone with pink or yellow gold hooded lugs. Similar watches are published in "Collecting Rolex Wristwatches", by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova 2001, pp. 137-280.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2004-10-24
