Rolex, Ref. 4325, Metropolitan Rolex, 'Officially Certified Chronometer', No. 180, Ref. 4325. Made circa 1955. Fine and rare 18K pink gold chronometer wristwatch. To be sold without reserve | Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces | Hong Kong, 25th June 2010
Rolex, Ref. 4325, Metropolitan Rolex, ?Officially Certified Chronometer?, No. 180, Ref. 4325. Made circa 1955. Fine and rare 18K pink gold chronometer wristwatch. To be sold without reserve C. Two-body, solid, polished, graduated engine-turned bezel, straight lugs, dedicated snap-on case back. D. Matte silver with applied faceted pink gold baton and Roman quarters, outer dot minute divisions, subsidiary guilloche seconds dial. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 700, 10 1/2''', rhodiumplated, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Super-balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating blued Breguet balance spring, swan-neck regulator. Dial, case, and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 9.5 mm. From the Collection of a Swiss Gentleman