24,150 HKD
Rolex Oyster, Ref. 1073. Produced circa 1926.Fine and rare, water-resistant, cushion-shaped, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box. three-body, polished, screwed-down case back and crown, ribbed bezel, wire lugs. white enamel with painted Breguet numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. Cal. 10 1/2, Extra Prima, rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to all climates, and 6 positions, Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 3 2 x 32 mm. Notes On October 30, 1925, Paul Perregaux and Georges Peret took out a Swiss patent for a moisture-proof winding-crown, No. 114948. They sold their rights to Wilsdorf who obtained a British patent No. 260554, usually considered the original Oyster patent. In October 1927, Mercedes Gleitz swam the Channel for the first time, while wearing the famous waterproof Rolex Oyster wristwatch.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2001-06-08
