$2,070
Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, Ref. 5048. Produced in the 1940’s. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch. two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. black with radium-coated indexes, Roman and Arabic numerals. 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.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2003-12-02