Lot 59 · Fine Watches and Wristwatches
Signed Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Movement No 21337, Case No Worn, Ref 6085, Rolex Oyster Perpetual"tropical Bubbleback"movement No 75139, Ref 6085,Circa 1940/1960
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- Estimate
- £1,200–£1,600 hammer ≈ $2,101–$2,801
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — FINE WATCHES AND WRISTWATCHES, London (South Kensington) · 11 December 2005
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5733865
- Record
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Two Wristwatches, SIGNED ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL, MOVEMENT NO 21337, CASE NO WORN, REF 6085, ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL"TROPICAL BUBBLEBACK"MOVEMENT NO 75139, REF 6085,CIRCA 1940/1960. Christie's, 11 Dec 2005, lot 59. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5733865.
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Two Wristwatches, SIGNED ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL, MOVEMENT NO 21337, CASE NO WORN, REF 6085, ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL"TROPICAL BUBBLEBACK"MOVEMENT NO 75139, REF 6085,CIRCA 1940/1960. Christie's, 11 Dec 2005, lot 59. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5733865.
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| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signed Vacheron Constantin, Movement No 435806, Case No 23125, Circa 1940 | Vacheron Constantin. A 14ct Gold Rectangular American Cased wristwatch | £800–£1,200 | |
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| Signed Rolex, Chester Hallmark for 1926. 2Nd Signed Rolex, Circa 1930… | A Group of Three Wristwatches | £800–£1,000 | |
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