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Auction 13 March 2024 - Basel Watch Auction
Literature:
A similar example in pink gold with double signature Ronchi Milano is described in a previous auction catalogue at Christie’s, November 18th, 1996.
The reference 3233 was launched just before the Second World War in 1938 and lasted in production until 1942, it is characterized by its hidden lugs and our present example is rare because of its double signature by Ronchi Milano, one of the few in Italy to be able to put its signature on the dial.
Rolex
Ref. 3233, Serial No. 56758
Circa 1942
A 18k pink gold manual winding
chronograph wristwatch
Case: round with rectangular pushers,
snap on case back with key case
maker 5, reference and serial numbers,
hidden lugs, signed
Dial: monochrome pink with Art Deco
numerals and outer 1/5th second minute
track, telemeter and tachymeter scale,
double signed Rolex and Ronchi Milano
Movement: mechanical with manual
winding, 17 jewels, cut bimetallic
balance spring and lever escapement,
signed
Clasp/Buckle: 18k yellow gold buckle,
signed
Dimensions: 32 mm
Weight: 31,3 g
*CHF 15'000 – 25'000
Literature:
A similar example in pink gold with double signature Ronchi Milano is described in a previous auction catalogue at Christie’s, November 18th, 1996.
The reference 3233 was launched just before the Second World War in 1938 and lasted in production until 1942, it is characterized by its hidden lugs and our present example is rare because of its double signature by Ronchi Milano, one of the few in Italy to be able to put its signature on the dial.