Rolex. A fine and rare 18K gold self-winding waterproof wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and hooded lugs

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, REF. 3065, CIRCA 1940

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Rolex. A fine and rare 18K gold self-winding waterproof wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and hooded lugs
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Ref. 3065, circa 1940
With nickel-finished jewelled lever movement, the silvered matt dial with applied Arabic and baton numerals, sweep centre seconds, pink gilt luminous hands, the tonneau-shaped water-resistant bubble back type case with hooded lugs, screw back and screw down crown, case, dial and movement signed
31 mm. diam.

Lot Essay

A similar watch is illustrated in Wristwatches Rolex by O. Patrizzi, first edition, p. 154.

It is thought that only 1000 examples of the reference 3065 were produced between 1939 and 1950.

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