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Rolex. A rare and attractive stainless steel automatic bubble back wristwatch with hooded lugs and box

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, CHRONOMÈTRE, REF. 3599, CASE NO. 186'279, MANUFACTURED IN 1941

Details

Rolex. A rare and attractive stainless steel automatic bubble back wristwatch with hooded lugs and box
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Chronomètre, ref. 3599, case no. 186'279, manufactured in 1941
Cal. 9 3/4''' nickel-finished lever movement, 19 jewels, silvered dial, luminous Arabic numerals, luminous mercedes-style hands, outer railway five minute divisions, engine-turned subsidiary seconds, tonneau-shaped water-resistant bubble back type case, polished flat bezel, polished fluted rigid hooded lugs, stainless steel Rolex buckle, case, dial and movement signed
32 mm. diam.

Special notice

Prospective buyers should be aware that the importation of Rolex watches into the United States is highly restricted. Rolex watches may not be shipped into the USA and can only be imported personally. Generally a buyer may import only one watch into the USA. For further information please contact our specialists in charge of the sale. Please note other countries may have comparable import restrictions for luxury watches.

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Lot Essay

With Rolex contemporary green presentation box.

Amongst the most sought after variants of the legendary "bubble back" series, the present reference 3599 "rigid hooded lugs" model furthermore stands out by its attractive combination of a stainless steel case and two-tone silvered dial. It is furthermore preserved in excellent, original overall condition, still retaining the original buckle.

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