97th Auction
2018/5/12
Lot 345
Oyster Watch & Co / Rolex, "Extra Prima Bubbleback" / Beyer, 30 mm, circa 1935
An early vintage "Boysize" wristwatch, delivered to Beyer jewellers in Zurich
Case: steel, screw back, screwed "Oyster Patent" crown. Dial: black, signed Beyer, hands "re-lumed".
This is a very early Rolex Oyster model. It is fitted with a fine "Extra Prima" movement, which is also inscribed on the dial. "Extra Prima" stands for superior quality and was used exclusively by Rolex.
An early vintage "Boysize" wristwatch, delivered to Beyer jewellers in Zurich
Case: steel, screw back, screwed "Oyster Patent" crown. Dial: black, signed Beyer, hands "re-lumed".
This is a very early Rolex Oyster model. It is fitted with a fine "Extra Prima" movement, which is also inscribed on the dial. "Extra Prima" stands for superior quality and was used exclusively by Rolex.
Sold
estimated
1.800—2.500 €
Price realized
2.300 €