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Lot 133 · Watches and Wristwatches

Ref: 5004, Circa 1947

Rolex. A Stainless Steel And Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch

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Estimate
£600–£800 hammer ≈ $807–$1,076
Result
Performance
Sale
Bonhams — Watches and Wristwatches, London, Knightsbridge · 16 November 2021
Record ID
TB-2026-647562
Record
first seen 21 Jul 2026 · updated 21 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Rolex. A Stainless Steel And Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch, Ref: 5004, Circa 1947. Bonhams, 16 Nov 2021, lot 133. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-647562.

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From the same sale Watches and Wristwatches · Nov 2021

LotArtistEstimateResult
Circa 1780 Daniel De St. Leu For George Prior, London. A Fine And Large Gilt Metal And Painted Horn Pair Case Two Train Quarter Striking Clock Watch, Made For The Turkish Market £2,400–£3,300
London Hallmark for 1772 Sylvens Phylander, London. A Silver Key Wind Calendar Pair Case Pocket Watch £500–£700
London Hallmark for 1778 Michael Lade, Canterbury. A Silver Key Wind Pair Case Pocket Watch £500–£700
Circa 1770 and later Alexander Mitchelson, London. A Silver Key Wind Pair Case Pocket Watch With Centre Seconds £800–£1,200
Circa 1790 Moricand & Compagnie. A Continental Gold And Seed Pearl Set Key Wind Open Face Pocket Watch With Enamel Decoration £1,800–£2,200
Circa 1800 Charles Green. A Gold And Enamel Key Wind Open Face Pocket Watch £1,000–£1,500

Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band

ArtistLotvs. estimateResult USD, incl. premiumSale
Rolex. A Stainless Steel And Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch Oyster, Ref: 6282, Circa 1950 $1,368 Bonhams, Nov 2023
Rolex. A Stainless Steel And Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch Oyster Shock-Resisting, Ref: 6426/6427, Circa 1961 Bonhams, Feb 2021
A 9k Gold Keyless Wind Open Face Pocket Watch Circa 1850 Bonhams, May 2025
A 9k Gold Keyless Wind Open Face Pocket Watch Circa 1900 Bonhams, May 2026
A 9k Gold Keyless Wind Open Face Pocket Watch Birmingham Hallmark for 1837 Bonhams, Nov 2022
Rolex. A Stainless Steel And Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch Ref: 1872, Circa 1920 Bonhams, Jun 2025
Rolex. A Lady's Stainless Steel And Gold Automatic Calendar Bracelet Watch Ref: L2.893.5.57.7, Purchased 5th November 2016 Bonhams, Feb 2023
Rolex. A Stainless Steel Manual Wind Wristwatch IWC. Montre bracelet en acier mouvement mécanique Circa 1960 Bonhams, Mar 2024

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