Lot Essay
Other examples of this model, reference 3116, are illustrated in The Best of Time - Rolex Wristwatches by James M. Dowling & Jeffrey P. Hess, pp. 65, 66, 74, 170 & 334.
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SIGNED ROLEX OYSTER, VICEROY MODEL, REF. 3116, CIRCA 1940
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Rolex. A gold and stainless steel tonneau-shaped waterproof wristwatch with black dial
Signed Rolex Oyster, Viceroy model, Ref. 3116, circa 1940
With nickel-finished jewelled lever movement, the black dial with luminous triangular, Roman, baton and Arabic numerals, luminous hands, subsidiary seconds, the tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type gold case with stainless steel screw back and gilt screw down crown, case, dial and movement signed
38 mm. long
Signed Rolex Oyster, Viceroy model, Ref. 3116, circa 1940
With nickel-finished jewelled lever movement, the black dial with luminous triangular, Roman, baton and Arabic numerals, luminous hands, subsidiary seconds, the tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type gold case with stainless steel screw back and gilt screw down crown, case, dial and movement signed
38 mm. long