4,130 CHF
Ref: 4220 “Speedking” Rolex, “Oyster, Speedking, Precision”, Ref. 4220. Case No. 503302. Made in 1946. Fine, water-resistant, center seconds, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex buckle. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. Two-tone beige with applied gold Arabic and baton hours and outer minute and seconds track. Gilt "baton" hands. Notes Reference 4220 was marketed as the “Speedking” with center seconds and as the “Imperial” with subsidiary seconds. This watch is illustrated in “Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches”, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, 2001 Edition, p. 114
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2006-05-14