Oyster Chronograph, Ref: 4500, Circa 1947 — Rolex. A fine and rare 9K gold manual wind chronograph wristwatch

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Estimate: £12,000–£18,000 hammer ≈ $15,744–$23,616
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Sale: Bonhams — London Watches, London, Knightsbridge · 12 November 2025
Record ID: TB-2026-171644
Record: first seen 20 Jul 2026 · updated 20 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Rolex. A Fine And Rare 9k Gold Manual Wind Chronograph Wristwatch, Oyster Chronograph, Ref: 4500, Circa 1947. Bonhams, 12 Nov 2025, lot 23. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-171644.

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Rolex. A Fine And Rare 9k Gold Manual Wind Chronograph Wristwatch, Oyster Chronograph, Ref: 4500, Circa 1947. Bonhams, 12 Nov 2025, lot 23. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-171644.

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From the same sale London Watches · Nov 2025

Lot	Artist	Estimate
Circa 1830	A Continental Gold Key Wind Open Face Quarter Repeating Pocket Watch	£2,000–£3,000
Circa 1850	D. Bachelard & Fils, Genève. A Gold Key Wind Open Face Wandering Hour Pocket Watch	£4,000–£6,000
Circa 1930	Cartier. A Platinum And 18k Gold Keyless Wind Open Face Pocket Watch	£2,000–£3,000
Ref: 4823, Circa 1940	Movado. An 18k Gold Manual Wind Triple Calendar Wristwatch With Moon Phase	£1,200–£1,800
Cosmic, Ref: 2486-2, Circa 1947	Omega. A Gold Plated Manual Wind Triple Calendar Wristwatch With Moon Phase	£2,000–£3,000
Oysterdate Precision, Ref: 6066, Circa 1950	Rolex. A Stainless Steel Manual Wind Calendar Bracelet Watch With Star Dial	£5,000–£7,000

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