Lot Essay
A similar watch is illustrated in Ore D'Oro by G. Negretti, F. Nencini, p. 247 and in Wristwatches Rolex by O. Patrizzi, p. 180.
Details
ROLEX. AN 18 CARAT GOLD CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH
signed Rolex, circa 1940
With nickel finished jewelled lever movement, monometallic compensation balance, the champagne dial with applied Arabic and dagger numerals, outer telemetric scale, two subsidiary dials indicating constant seconds and 30 minute register, the circular case with flat bezel, snap on back, case, dial and movement signed
36 mm. diam.
signed Rolex, circa 1940
With nickel finished jewelled lever movement, monometallic compensation balance, the champagne dial with applied Arabic and dagger numerals, outer telemetric scale, two subsidiary dials indicating constant seconds and 30 minute register, the circular case with flat bezel, snap on back, case, dial and movement signed
36 mm. diam.