71,250 CHF
PANERAI/ ROLEX REF. 3646 G-TYPE Rolex, case No. 317526, Ref. 3646, first generation. Made in 1944. Very fine and extremely rare, large, cushion-shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel military diver's wristwatch. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, wire lugs. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes. Luminous blued steel baton hands. Cal. 16''', signed Rolex, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Notes Dial, case and movement signed. DIM. 47 x 47 mm. THICKNESS 15 mm. This particular watch belongs to the last and smallest of the seven groups of Ref. 3646 watches (named Type A to Type G) . The only 7 known watches of this number group (G Type) are numbered between 317488 and 317526. This watch has the highest case number (317526) and represents "the last 3646" made in 1944. Typical features of 3646 / Type G watches are: the missing Rolex SA embossing on the center of the inner caseback and the case number placed in the upper area. The Rolex SA logo has been milled off, in our understanding to hide the origin of this military tool watch. Another feature of 3646 / Type G watches is the center bridge of the movement which bears the "17 RUBIS FAB. SUISSE", while earlier 3646 watches have the "ROLEX 17 RUBIS" engraved at the left side of the bridge. All known watches of this number group are equipped with a flat Read more…
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2008-11-09
