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

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Estimate: £15,000–£20,000 hammer ≈ $20,158–$26,877
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Sale: Bonhams — London Fine Watches, London, New Bond Street · 19 June 2025
Record ID: TB-2026-172302
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, 19 Jun 2025, lot 22. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-172302.

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Rolex. A Fine And Rare 9k Gold Manual Wind Chronograph Wristwatch, Oyster Chronograph, Ref: 4500, Circa 1947. Bonhams, 19 Jun 2025, lot 22. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-172302.

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