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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

LOT 382

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronomètre, Ref. 2940 retailed by Beyer in Zürich. Produced in the 1930's and 40's.Fine tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

USD 3,600 - 4,800

Sold: CHF 9,775

C. two-body, polished, screwed-down case back and crown. D. black with radium-coated bâton indexes. "Skeleton" radium-coated gold hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4 ''' rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 32 mm.


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Grade: A

Good
Case: 3 - 5 - 6
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 4 - 5 - 6 - 01

Notes

Produced in stainless steel, and in steel and gold in a "Rigid Hooded" version or a standard version.Similar watches are published in "Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches", by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, 2001, pp. 145-374.