Important Collectors Wristwatches Po...
New York, Mar 15, 2006
LOT 230
?Bubble-Back? Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Chronometer", Ref. 2940. Made in the 1940s. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, centerseconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex buckle.
USD 1,800 - 2,300
EUR 1,500 - 2,000
C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Matte silver with printed luminous Arabic numerals and bâton indexes, outer 1/5th seconds scale. Luminous blued steel "skeleton" hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness: 14 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-28-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized Replacements HANDS Original |