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Sale date : 13/05/2017
Country : Switzerland


Phillips #CH080117 - 2017-05 - The Geneva Watch Auction: FIVE
Geneva
Lot ID : 199
 
• CHF
• EUR
• USD
Sold :
• 274000
• 223557
• 313264
Estimation :
• 100000 - 200000
• 81590 - 163180
• 114330 - 228660


Brand : Rolex
Collection : Rolex Other Collection
Model : Rolex Other Model
Reference : Rolex - 8724


Category : Wrist Watch
Condition : Good
Period : 1950's
Watch ID : 103
Movement : Mechanical
Caliber : T
Case material : Yellow Gold
Dial color : White
Reference Detail : 8724 AN
Clasp type : Folding clasp
Complications : Date


Rolex Follow;Ref. 8724;An extremely rare, important, and highly attractive yellow gold wristwatch with cloisonné enamel dial depicting a Chimera


Description : Manufacturer: Rolex;Year: circa 1953;Reference No: 8724;Movement No: 73'260;Case No: 305;Model Name: Champs Elysées;Material: 18K yellow gold;Calibre: Manual, cal. 1210, 17 jewels;Bracelet/Strap: Leather;Clasp/Buckle: Gold plated pin buckle signed Rolex;Dimensions: 36mm. Diameter;Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed;Literature: This watch is illustrated Collezionare Orologi Da Polso by Madeleine and Osvaldo Patrizzi page 112.;Catalogue Essay;With record breaking prices for its sports models one tends to forget that in terms of fine watchmaking, Rolex had nothing to shy from Vacheron Constantin and Patek Philippe, the other two historical watchmakers whom like Rolex were based in Geneva.;The present lot ticks all the boxes of the trophy watch for the discerning collector: surprising design, an exquisite cloisonné enamel dial, a historic brand and ultimate rarity.;The spectacular dial of this masterpiece represents a “Chimère”, or Chimera, a winged, dragon-like fire breathing animal from Greek mythology with a lion's head, a goat's body, and a snake's tail.;The present lot’s dial is a superb example of Marguerite Koch’s artistic talents as an enameller. She worked with dial makers Stern Frères to produce the dials of some of the most sought after Rolex watches to date. The numbers inscribed beneath the dial confirm production by Stern Frères with serial number 103 (Rolex code at Stern) * (meaning made by Stern) and 623 (order number).;To create a cloisonné enamel dial, the artist first marks out the outline of the motifs using a fine gold wire to separate the various enamel regions. The artist then applies various enamel layers depending on the desired colors, while maintaining a very strict order in terms of the nature of the enamels according to the rules governing the firing process. This meticulous operation involves numerous successive firing operations in the kiln serving to intensify the color and light effects as well as the gradation of the materials. A dangerous process, as at each firing the dial can break or the enamel may react differently to the heat, resulting in a high rejection rate.;The colors of the dial remain vibrant with hues of blue, green, yellow and red blending into a powerful representation of this mythical creature. It is also interesting to note the black background, a color extremely rare to master and achieve in enamel.;Such exquisite dials were only fitted on Rolex’s most important watches. Housed inside a large reference 8724 this watch was advertised by Rolex as “Champs Elysées”, possibly as a nod to the sophistication and elegance of Paris’s most well known avenue and its inhabitants. This reference was produced in very few quantities in the early 1950s, and exclusively in yellow and pink gold. It is an extremely attractive and elegant case design, and the case of this particular example remains in extraordinarily well-preserved condition.;The present lot first appeared in an international auction room in 1990 where it remained in a private collection until 2004. This is the third time in 27 years the present lot appears on the market.;The present lot’s stunning beauty, extreme rarity, and exceptional craftsmanship clearly demonstrate in every way that this was a true Rolex masterpiece when made in around 1953. Over 60 years later, it remains a treasure worthy of crowning the world’s finest collections.

Rolex Follow;Ref. 8724;An extremely rare, important, and highly attractive yellow gold wristwatch with cloisonné enamel dial depicting a Chimera




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Brand : Rolex

Collection : Rolex Other Collection

Model : Rolex Other Model

Reference : Rolex - 8724




Category : Wrist Watch

Condition : Good

Period : 1950's

Watch ID : 103

Movement : Mechanical

Caliber : T

Case material : Yellow Gold

Dial color : White

Reference Detail : 8724 AN

Clasp type : Folding clasp

Complications : Date




Description : Manufacturer: Rolex;Year: circa 1953;Reference No: 8724;Movement No: 73'260;Case No: 305;Model Name: Champs Elysées;Material: 18K yellow gold;Calibre: Manual, cal. 1210, 17 jewels;Bracelet/Strap: Leather;Clasp/Buckle: Gold plated pin buckle signed Rolex;Dimensions: 36mm. Diameter;Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed;Literature: This watch is illustrated Collezionare Orologi Da Polso by Madeleine and Osvaldo Patrizzi page 112.;Catalogue Essay;With record breaking prices for its sports models one tends to forget that in terms of fine watchmaking, Rolex had nothing to shy from Vacheron Constantin and Patek Philippe, the other two historical watchmakers whom like Rolex were based in Geneva.;The present lot ticks all the boxes of the trophy watch for the discerning collector: surprising design, an exquisite cloisonné enamel dial, a historic brand and ultimate rarity.;The spectacular dial of this masterpiece represents a “Chimère”, or Chimera, a winged, dragon-like fire breathing animal from Greek mythology with a lion's head, a goat's body, and a snake's tail.;The present lot’s dial is a superb example of Marguerite Koch’s artistic talents as an enameller. She worked with dial makers Stern Frères to produce the dials of some of the most sought after Rolex watches to date. The numbers inscribed beneath the dial confirm production by Stern Frères with serial number 103 (Rolex code at Stern) * (meaning made by Stern) and 623 (order number).;To create a cloisonné enamel dial, the artist first marks out the outline of the motifs using a fine gold wire to separate the various enamel regions. The artist then applies various enamel layers depending on the desired colors, while maintaining a very strict order in terms of the nature of the enamels according to the rules governing the firing process. This meticulous operation involves numerous successive firing operations in the kiln serving to intensify the color and light effects as well as the gradation of the materials. A dangerous process, as at each firing the dial can break or the enamel may react differently to the heat, resulting in a high rejection rate.;The colors of the dial remain vibrant with hues of blue, green, yellow and red blending into a powerful representation of this mythical creature. It is also interesting to note the black background, a color extremely rare to master and achieve in enamel.;Such exquisite dials were only fitted on Rolex’s most important watches. Housed inside a large reference 8724 this watch was advertised by Rolex as “Champs Elysées”, possibly as a nod to the sophistication and elegance of Paris’s most well known avenue and its inhabitants. This reference was produced in very few quantities in the early 1950s, and exclusively in yellow and pink gold. It is an extremely attractive and elegant case design, and the case of this particular example remains in extraordinarily well-preserved condition.;The present lot first appeared in an international auction room in 1990 where it remained in a private collection until 2004. This is the third time in 27 years the present lot appears on the market.;The present lot’s stunning beauty, extreme rarity, and exceptional craftsmanship clearly demonstrate in every way that this was a true Rolex masterpiece when made in around 1953. Over 60 years later, it remains a treasure worthy of crowning the world’s finest collections.


Sale date : 12/11/2016
Country : Switzerland


Phillips #CH080216 - 2016-11 - The Geneva Watch Auction: Four
Geneva
Lot ID : 58
 
• CHF
• EUR
• USD
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Estimation :
• 20000 - 40000
• 16318 - 32636
• 22866 - 45732


Brand : Rolex
Collection : Rolex Other Collection
Model : Rolex Other Model
Reference : Rolex - 8724


Category :
Case material : Yellow Gold
Dial color : Black
Reference Detail : 8724 MODEL CHAMPS ELYSEES
Complications : Central second


Rolex


Description : Ref. 8724.Model: Champs Elysées.A fine and rare yellow gold center seconds wristwatc...

Rolex




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Brand : Rolex

Collection : Rolex Other Collection

Model : Rolex Other Model

Reference : Rolex - 8724




Category :

Case material : Yellow Gold

Dial color : Black

Reference Detail : 8724 MODEL CHAMPS ELYSEES

Complications : Central second




Description : Ref. 8724.Model: Champs Elysées.A fine and rare yellow gold center seconds wristwatc...


Sale date : 13/05/2013
Country : Switzerland


Christies #1395 - 2013-05 - Important watches
Geneva
Lot ID : 164
 
• CHF
• EUR
• USD
Sold :
• 8750
• 10004
• 7139
Estimation :
• 5000 - 8000
• 4080 - 6527
• 5717 - 9146


Brand : Rolex
Collection : Rolex Other Collection
Model : Rolex Other Model
Reference : Rolex - 8724


Category : Wrist Watch
Movement : Mechanical
Caliber : 10 /
Case material : Pink gold
Case form : Round
Reference Detail : 8724
Dimensions : 35 MM
Complications : Central second


Rolex


Description : Rolex. A fine and rare 18K pink gold wristwatch with sweep centre seconds.Signed Rolex, ref. 8724, movement no. E80636 and 82303, case nos. 933333 and 333, circa 1953.Cal. 10 1/2''' mechanical movement, 18 jewels, Rolex Patented Super Balance, off-white gaufre dial, applied pink gold dart and baton numerals, beaded minute divisions, gold dauphine hands, circular case, enlarged milled bezel with baton hour markers and dot minute divisions, hidden lugs, snap on back, 18K gold Rolex buckle, case, dial and movement signed.35 mm. diam.

Rolex




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Brand : Rolex

Collection : Rolex Other Collection

Model : Rolex Other Model

Reference : Rolex - 8724




Category : Wrist Watch

Movement : Mechanical

Caliber : 10 /

Case material : Pink gold

Case form : Round

Reference Detail : 8724

Dimensions : 35 MM

Complications : Central second




Description : Rolex. A fine and rare 18K pink gold wristwatch with sweep centre seconds.Signed Rolex, ref. 8724, movement no. E80636 and 82303, case nos. 933333 and 333, circa 1953.Cal. 10 1/2''' mechanical movement, 18 jewels, Rolex Patented Super Balance, off-white gaufre dial, applied pink gold dart and baton numerals, beaded minute divisions, gold dauphine hands, circular case, enlarged milled bezel with baton hour markers and dot minute divisions, hidden lugs, snap on back, 18K gold Rolex buckle, case, dial and movement signed.35 mm. diam.


Sale date : 14/05/2006
Country : Switzerland


Antiquorum #108 - 2006-05 - The Mondani Collection of Rolex Wristwatches / Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, Pocket Watches & Clocks
Geneva
Lot ID : 202
 
• CHF
• EUR
• USD
Sold :
• 7670
• 6258
• 8769
Estimation :
• 4000 - 6000
• 3264 - 4895
• 4573 - 6860


Brand : Rolex
Collection : Rolex Other Collection
Model : Rolex Other Model
Reference : Rolex - 8724


Category : Wrist Watch
Period : 1950's
Caliber : 710
Case material : Yellow Gold
Reference Detail : 8724
Thickness : 9 mm
Complications : Chronometre, Central second


Ref. 8724 Yellow.Gold Champs-.Elysees.Rolex Officially Certified Chronometer.Ref. 8724. Case No. 933322..Made in 1953..Very fine and elegant center seconds, 18K.yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with.a gold-plated Rolex buckle.


Description : C. Two-body, polished, wide engine-turned.bezel with baton hour markers and dot minutes.hooded lugs, inset crown. D. Honeycomb.flinqué silver with applied gold dart and faceted.baton indexes, outer dot minute/seconds divisions..Yellow gold Dauphine hands. M. Cal.710.rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever.escapement, Superbalance, shock absorber, selfcompensating.Breguet balance-spring..Dial, case and movement signed..Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 9 mm.

Ref. 8724 Yellow.Gold Champs-.Elysees.Rolex Officially Certified Chronometer.Ref. 8724. Case No. 933322..Made in 1953..Very fine and elegant center seconds, 18K.yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with.a gold-plated Rolex buckle.




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Brand : Rolex

Collection : Rolex Other Collection

Model : Rolex Other Model

Reference : Rolex - 8724




Category : Wrist Watch

Period : 1950's

Caliber : 710

Case material : Yellow Gold

Reference Detail : 8724

Thickness : 9 mm

Complications : Chronometre, Central second




Description : C. Two-body, polished, wide engine-turned.bezel with baton hour markers and dot minutes.hooded lugs, inset crown. D. Honeycomb.flinqué silver with applied gold dart and faceted.baton indexes, outer dot minute/seconds divisions..Yellow gold Dauphine hands. M. Cal.710.rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever.escapement, Superbalance, shock absorber, selfcompensating.Breguet balance-spring..Dial, case and movement signed..Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 9 mm.