4,800 CHF
Bubble Back Rolex, “Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer”, case No. 488636, Ref. 3372. Made in 1946. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, self-winding, center seconds, stainless steel and pink gold chronometer wristwatch with a stainless steel and pink gold Rolex riveted expanding bracelet. Three-body, polished and brushed, engine-turned bezel, half-hooded lugs, screwed-down case back and crown. Off-white with applied luminous pink gold dart indexes, outer minute track. Luminous pink gold alpha hands. 12’’’, rhodium-plated, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 14 mm. Approx. overall length 160 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2009-10-04