A very fine and rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with fake watches for sale
Posted on | January 17, 2012 | Comments Off
Rolex. A really fine and uncommon stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with black lacquer dial and bracelet Signed Rolex, Oyster, Chronographe, Antimagnetique, retailed by Beyer Zurich, ref. 4537, case number 470’625, manufactured in 1946 Cal. Valjoux 72 nickelfinished lever movement, 17 jewels, black lacquer dial, applied baton and Arabic 12 numerals, outer gilt telemetre and tachymetre scales, 3 engineturned subsidiary dials for continuous seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hours registers, tonneaushaped waterresistanttype case, screw back, screw down crown, two round chronograph buttons within the band, stainless steel Rolex expandable bracelet, case fake watches for sale, dial and movement signed36 mm. diam.
Unique Notice
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Lot Notes
Reference 4537 is regarded as amongst the rarest gems within the Rolex Oyster chronograph family members. Produced throughout a really brief period only, it was the very first chronograph by Rolex with 3 subsidiary dials and also the modernized “tonneaushaped” Oyster case. Actually, it replaced reference 4048 which nonetheless featured the much more round “Calatravastyle” case.
Examples of reference 4537 in such original and wellpreserved condition like the present watch are exceedingly uncommon. The specimen provided right here for sale stands out by many particulars that are paramount towards the demanding collector, like the right “Rolex Oyster” crown centred by the Swiss cross, the black lacquer dial with gilt printing and retailer’s signature Beyer Zurich.
This watch isn’t only an outstanding rarity in superb overall condition but most importantly also an very appealing chronograph, 1 in the bestlooking watches for every day wear.
A predecessor of reference 6034 (see lot 336 in this auction), reference 4537 was accessible in yellow gold, pink gold and in stainless steel.
Various examples of reference 4537 are described and illustrated in I Cronografi Rolex La Leggenda, Pucci Papaleo Editore, pp. 222227, and in 100 Superlative Rolex Watches by John Goldberger, p. 112.
Beyer Chronometrie Zurich
Founded in 1760 and celebrating their 250th anniversary this year, the prestigious firm has usually been passed down from father to son, every a totally trained watchmaker. Beyer Chronometrie was the very first shop in Switzerland specializing exclusively in watches, clocks and jewellery. The firm is presently managed by Rene Beyer who represents the seventh generation in the Beyer family members.
The business also owns the renowned Clock and Watch Museum Beyer Zurich, 1 in the world’s most significant horological collections. It comprises some 500 pieces dating from 1400 BC towards the present day.