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Rolex. A rare and attractive 9K pink gold automatic bubble-back-type wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and pink dial

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, CHRONOMÈTRE, "EMPIRE" MODEL, REF. 3548, CASE NO. 46'616, CIRCA 1946

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Rolex. A rare and attractive 9K pink gold automatic bubble-back-type wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and pink dial
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Chronomètre, "Empire" model, ref. 3548, case no. 46'616, circa 1946
Cal. 9 3/4''' automatic jeweled movement, 19 jewels, Rolex Auto Rotor, Patented Superbalance, pink dial, luminous baton and Roman numerals, luminous hands, sweep centre seconds, circular water-resistant bubble-back-type case, straight downturned lugs, screw down crown, 18K yellow gold Rolex buckle, case, dial and movement signed
32 mm. diam.

Special notice

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. 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

The present watch is an attractive example of what Rolex classified as the "Empire" model in period literature. The 9K pink gold case and pink dial give the watch a very warm note, nicely accentuated by the still crisp hallmarks, numbers and milling on the back.

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