10,620 CHF
Stainless Steel “Ref. 5501” with Special Dial Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, case No. 373748, Ref. 5501/5504. Made in 1974 especially for the Global Insurance Co., for promotional purposes. Very fine and extremely rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with special dial. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. Silver engraved with a random pattern and the letter G encircling a world map. Stainless steel "feuille" hands. Cal. 1530, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Notes Many important firms have chosen Rolex watches as gifts to their employees and collaborators and to mark milestones in careers such as the 25th year of service, such as Coca Cola, Eaton, Global Insurance, etc...
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2006-10-15
