Sold for:
2,588 CHF
2,588 CHF
Rolex, Oyster, 1920's. Interesting, "carré galbé", water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch. three body, polished, screwed case back, crown and bezel. black with radium-coated Arabic numerals and indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" radium-coated hands. Notes Similar watches are published in Collezionare Orologi da Polso Rolex, New Edition, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, p. 84.It is interesting to note that the dial of this watch mentions: Importé de Suisse. It was probably destinated to Wilsdorf & Davis, business partner of Hans Wilsdorf who was establihed in 83, Hatton Gardens in London.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1999-11-13
