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Rolex. A fine, rare and unusual 18K gold bracelet watch with concealed dial
Lot 43

Rolex. A fine, rare and unusual 18K gold bracelet watch with concealed dial

SIGNED ROLEX, PRECISION, RETAILED BY SERPICO Y LAINO, REF. 325, CIRCA 1940

Closed9 November 2015

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CHF 6,000

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Rolex. A fine, rare and unusual 18K gold bracelet watch with concealed dial
Signed Rolex, Precision, retailed by Serpico Y Laino, ref. 325, circa 1940
Mechanical movement, 17 jewels, engine-turned silvered dial, applied dot and dagger numerals, circular case, snap on back, hinged fluted bombé cover within the 18K gold fluted links Rolex bracelet, concealed clasp, case, dial and movement signed by maker, case and dial further signed by retailer
19 mm. overall diam.; overall length approx. 175 mm.

Specialist note

An eclectic example of haute joaillerie watchmaking, the present timepiece captivates with its unusual fluted bombé link bracelet and by the presence of revered Venezuelan retailer Serpico Y Laino's signatures, both on the dial and stamped to the outside of the case back.