Rolex

• cal. 69 manual nickel lever escapement, 17 jewels, mono-metallic balance • silver dial with applied gold dart indexes, subsidiary dials for the seconds and 30-minute register, outer minute and 1/5 second track, outermost tachometer scale • polished 18K yellow gold round case, snap-on case back • case, dial and movement signed • with a gold plated Rolex buckle

Please note that the movement has not been checked for timekeeping accuracy and Sotheby's will not be held responsible for any repairs should they be require. Movement is in working order while cataloguing and the chronograph function appears operational. Dial with nice patina in good condition. Case in good condition. Several tiny scuffs to the case back and to the band. Gold plated buckle is tarnished. Overall in good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

Known as the ‘piccolino’ by collectors, and with a diameter of 30mm, the ref. 3055 is characterized by its small size. Indeed, when the model was launched by Rolex in the 1930s, it was advertised as the world’s smallest chronograph. Two versions of the ref. 3055 were made: the first version from the 1930s featured olive shaped pushers; the second version appeared after the Second World War with rectangular pushers.
Reference 3055 is illustrated in Gobbi P., I Cronografi Rolex - La Leggenda, Pucci Papaleo Editore, pp. 108 – 111.