Rolex. A very rare and attractive 18K gold automatic bubble back wristwatch with black lacquer California dial and bracelet
Lot 241

Rolex. A very rare and attractive 18K gold automatic bubble back wristwatch with black lacquer California dial and bracelet

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, CHRONOMETER, REF. 3130, CASE NO. 1'320, CIRCA 1941

Closed12 May 2014

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CHF 20,000

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Rolex. A very rare and attractive 18K gold automatic bubble back wristwatch with black lacquer California dial and bracelet
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Chronometer, ref. 3130, case no. 1'320, circa 1941
Cal. 9 3/4'''automatic movement, black lacquer dial, luminous Arabic, Roman, baton and dagger numerals, luminous hands, outer railway minute divisions, subsidiary seconds, tonneau-shaped water-resistant bubble back type case, smooth bezel, screw back, screw down crown, 18K gold expandable Rolex bracelet, case, dial and movement signed
32 mm. diam.

Specialist note

The present watch is a fine example of the rare reference 3130 and the much sought-after "California" dial, featuring half Arabic and half Roman numerals. Preserved in wonderful condition the case back still retains its case number and Rolex crown.