10,030 CHF
Ref. 4127, “Athlete” Rolex, “Oyster, Athlete, Precision”, Ref. 4127. Case No. 258656. Made in 1943. Fine and very rare, water-resistant, center seconds stainless steel gentleman’s wristwatch with steel Rolex buckle. Two-body, "Empire" type, polished, screwed-down case back and crown, thick polished band, straight lugs. Silvered, with luminous Arabic numerals and outer minute/seconds divisions with Arabic five minute/seconds. Luminous blued steel "Skeleton" hands. Cal. 710, 10 1/2’’’, rhodiumplated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Superbalance, self-compensating Breguet balance- spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Notes Reference 4127 was produced in stainless steel only, its massive case is inspired by that of the earlier “Empire” references 3548 and 3716. The calibre 710, 10 1/2’’’ was produced between 1944 and 1951. This watch is illustrated in “Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches”, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, 2001 Edition, p. 115.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2006-05-14
