• manual winding nickel lever movement, 17 jewels, mono-metallic compensation balance • black dial, gilt printing, applied gilt faceted lozenge indexes and faceted dagger index at 6 o'clock, gilt alpha hands, two engine-turned subsidiary dials indicating constant seconds and 30-minute register, outer tachometer scale • 18k yellow gold case, stepped bezel, two square chronograph pushers to the band, downturned lugs, snap back • case, dial and movement signed  

The movement is running and chronograph is functioning, however we recommend service. The dial has aged nicely to a grayish-black tone and is spotted throughout, hovever it looks very nice. The signature and printing looks nice and original overall. The case shows general wear with only minor scuffs throughout. There is one scuff to the back from a watch opener and the back has a few light dents in it. The inside of the back is stamped 3055. The gold stamp to the back of the lower right lug is very crisp. The strap of this wristwatch is made from an endangered species; please refer to Important Notices for further information.
"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."

This model, Ref. 3055, is sometimes referred to ꦑin the market as the 'Piccolino', Italian for 'little one' due to its relatively small size. Its diameter is 30 millimeters, whereas other chronographs from that time period were generally 34 -36 millimeters in diameter.

An example of Ref. 3055 with a silvered dial is illustrated in Gobbi, P. & Papaleo, P. I Cronografi Rolex: La Leggenda, pp. 108-9.