Ref. 3359, Viceroy, circa 1940. Diameter: 29 mm
Monterey 2017
Rolex, Stainless Steel and Pink Gold Manual Winding Wristwatch
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$2,500 USD | Sold
| Monterey, California
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Ref. 3359, Viceroy, circa 1940. Diameter: 29 mm
Please note that this lot is subject to Sotheby's buyer premium which is 25% of the hammer price up to and including $250,000, 20% of any amount in excess of $250,000 up to and including $3,000,000, and 12.5% of any amount in excess of $3,000,000.
Addendum: Please note that the strap may be removed for international shipping. Furthermore, there is loss to the luminous material to the hour hand.
Manual winding nickel lever movement, 17 jewels, two-toned silver and pink dial, painted Arabic numerals and baton indexes, luminescent hands, center seconds, outer minute track, stainless steel bubble back case, pink gold engine turned bezel, screw down crown and solid case back, case, dial, and movement signed.
The movement is running at time of cataloguing, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer’s discretion. Please note that Sotheby’s does not guarantee the future working of the movement.
Case in good vintage condition with wear, scuffing, oxidation, and signs of polishing consistent with age and use. A heavier scratch on the case band/upper left lug. Some small dot indentations. Dial in good vintage condition with oxidation and dot markings. Hands with heavy oxidation and some loss to the lumed areas. Movement in very good condition.
Please be advised that the bands on this watch are made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e., alligator and crocodile) and thus not sold with the watch, they are for display purposes only. We will remove these bands prior to international shipping.
