2,990 CHF
Rolex Oyster, No. 21491. Glasgow import marks for 1927. Fine, rare and early octagonal, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold lady’s wristwatch. Three-body, polished, screwed-down case back with patent numbers, ridged bezel, wire lugs. Matte silverwith stylized painted Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Romaine" hands. Cal. 9’‘‘ ExtraPrima, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to all climatesand 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 28 x 35 mm. Notes Rolex Oyster - 1927. "Miss Mercedes Gleitze carried an "Oyster" throughout her recent Channel Swim. More than ten hours of submersion under the most trying conditions failed to harm its perfect timekeeping. No moisture had penetrated and not the slightest corrosion or condensation was revealed in the subsequent examination of the Watch." Extract of the Daily Mail dated November 24, 1927.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2004-04-24
