1942 Rolex Ref. 4113 Split Seconds Chronograph
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Ref.: 4113
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Rolex. An extraordinarily rare, oversized stainless steel split seconds chronograph wristwatch
Signed Rolex, Chronographe, Antimagnetique, ref. 4113, case no. 051318, manufactured in 1942
Cal. Valjoux 55 VBR 17 2/3''' nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, silvered matte dial, applied pink gold Arabic and baton numerals, outer minute divisions, blue telemetre and black tachymetre scales, two subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30 minutes register, oversized circular case, fluted lugs, snap on back, split seconds chronograph mechanism operated through two rectangular chronograph buttons in the band and one round chronograph button in the crown, case, dial and movement signed
44 mm. diam.
Only 12 pieces of this 1942 classic were made. Originally estimated to have a value of around $680 thousand, it went at a Christie’s auction for $1.16 million. The watch has a nickel finish and lever movement and silver matte dials. It features 17 jewels and pink gold Arabic and baton numerals. It also has outer minute divisions, blue telemeter, black tachymeter scales, two subsidiary dials for constant seconds, a 30-minute register, and a split second chronograph mechanism.







