33,040 CHF
Ref. 1858 Rolesium “Didactic” Black Dial Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual”, Didactic Ref. 1858. Case No 014224. Made in 1933 and retailed by C. Bucherer. Extremely fine, rare and early, tonneau-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, Rolésium gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex buckle. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. Black with luminous indexes. Luminous "Skeleton" hands. Notes This watch is an extremely early example of an “Oyster Perpetual”, the case bears no reference number and the movement is engraved with instructions informing watchmakers how to correctly disassemble the movement. This watch is illustrated in “Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches”, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, 2001 Edition, p. 133.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2006-05-14
