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Lot 13 · Fine Watches & Wristwatches including the Collection of a European Nobleman

Ref:4500, Serial No.497***, Circa 1946

Rolex. A stainless steel manual wind chronograph wristwatch

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Estimate
£8,000–£12,000 hammer ≈ $10,142–$15,212
Result
Performance
Sale
Bonhams — Fine Watches & Wristwatches including the Collection of a European Nobleman, London, New Bond Street · 14 December 2016
Record ID
TB-2026-1652571
Record
first seen 23 Jul 2026 · updated 23 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Rolex. A stainless steel manual wind chronograph wristwatch, Ref:4500, Serial No.497***, Circa 1946. Bonhams, 14 Dec 2016, lot 13. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1652571.

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Rolex. A stainless steel manual wind chronograph wristwatch, Ref:4500, Serial No.497***, Circa 1946. Bonhams, 14 Dec 2016, lot 13. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1652571.

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From the same sale Fine Watches & Wristwatches including the Collection of a European Nobleman · Dec 2016

LotArtistEstimateResult
Explorer II, Ref:16570T, Serial No.F135***, Movement No.841****, Circa 2003 Rolex. A stainless steel automatic calendar bracelet watch with dual time zone £2,800–£3,200
Speedmaster 'Ed White', Ref:ST105.003-65, Movement No.24531128, Circa 1965 Omega. A stainless steel manual wind chronograph wristwatch £5,000–£7,000
Oyster Chronographe Antimagnetique, Ref:4500, Serial No.616***, Circa 1947 Rolex. A stainless steel and gold manual wind chronograph wristwatch £8,000–£12,000
Case No.329968, Circa 1930 £3,000–£5,000
Case No.16136 and 3207, Dial No.3207, Circa 1810 £10,000–£15,000
Inside & Outside Case No.12758, Circa 1930 £2,500–£3,500

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