Live Auction 1372Important Watches Including A CONNOISSEUR'S VISION PART II
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Lot 49

Rolex. A fine and unusual 18K pink gold automatic wristwatch with pink dial

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, CHRONOMÈTRE, EMPIRE MODEL, REF. 3716, CASE NO. 54'524, MANUFACTURED IN 1942

Closed10 May 2010

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CHF 16,250

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Rolex. A fine and unusual 18K pink gold automatic wristwatch with pink dial
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Chronomètre, Empire model, ref. 3716, case no. 54'524, manufactured in 1942
Cal. 9 3/4''' nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, pink dial, baton and Arabic numerals, engine-turned subsidiary seconds, circular water-resistant-type case, rounded bezel, screw back, screw down crown, extended downturned lugs, gilt Rolex buckle, case, dial and movement signed
32 mm. diam.

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The present watch is a fine example of the elegant "Empire" model, distinguished by the very sophisticated look of the pink case and the pink dial, often reserved for the South American market. It is furthermore preserved in very good, original overall condition, most evident to the beholders eye are the sharp edges of the lugs and the clear serial number and gold marks to the case back.