5,375 CHF
ROLEX REF. 3172 BUBBLE BACK STEEL, TWO-TONE DIAL Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Chronometer, case No. 265754, Ref. 3172. Made in 1944. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel bamboo-style bracelet and Rolex buckle. To be sold without reserve Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, curved lugs, milled bezel, screw down case back and crown. Matte silver with painted Arabic and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions. Blued steel feuille hands. Cal. 9 ¾, rhodium-plated, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness. 14 mm. Approx. overall length 162 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2012-11-11