Rolex. A Rare 18k Gold Chronograph Wristwatch

Signed Rolex, Oyster Chronograph, Anti-Magnetic, Ref. 4537, Case No. 470'748, Circa 1945

Price realised USD 62,500
Estimate
USD 50,000 – USD 100,000
Estimates do not reflect the final hammer price and do not include buyer's premium, and applicable taxes or artist's resale right. Please see Section D of the Conditions of Sale for full details.
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Rolex. A Rare 18k Gold Chronograph Wristwatch

Signed Rolex, Oyster Chronograph, Anti-Magnetic, Ref. 4537, Case No. 470'748, Circa 1945

Price realised USD 62,500
Closed: 7 Dec 2017
Price realised USD 62,500
Closed: 7 Dec 2017
Details
Rolex. A Rare 18k Gold Chronograph Wristwatch
Signed Rolex, Oyster Chronograph, Anti-Magnetic, Ref. 4537, Case No. 470'748, Circa 1945
Movement: Manual, Cal. 13''', 17 jewels
Dial: Silvered, Arabic and baton numerals, three subsidiary dials, telemeter scale, tachymeter scale
Case: 18k gold, screw back, two round buttons in the band, 36mm diam.

Special notice
This watch is pictured with straps made of endangered or protected animal materials such as alligator or crocodile. These endangered species straps are shown for display purposes only and are not for sale. Christie’s will remove and retain the strap prior to shipment from the sale site. At some sale sites, Christie’s may, at its discretion, make the displayed endangered species strap available to the buyer of the lot free of charge if collected in person from the sale site within 1 year of the date of the auction. Please check with the department for details on a particular lot.

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