449 of 763 lots
449
Rolex "Standard" Wristwatch
Estimate:
CA$500 - CA$800
Sold
CA$431
Live Auction
Art, Antiques & Clocks - Featuring the Curt Davidson Collection
Description
Swiss. The Rolex "Standard" model was a gentleman's wristwatch offered to the Canadian market just before the beginning of WWII. Gold Filled. Rolex. Dial marked, "Rolex Standard". Caseback inscribed, "W.L.H July 12, 1939". Movement stamped, "17 Seventeen Rubies - Rolex Watch Co. Geneva - Swiss Made". Inner caseback marked, "Sutton - Base Metal - Stainless USA". Case: 24.62mm (w) x 41mm (l). Gross weight of assembled watch, 33.17g. Dial exhibits uniform discolouration and fading to the text. Numerals exhibit light oxidation. Case exhibits brassing along the edges. Gold plated band is heavily worn, but functioning. CODE-WAT