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Geneva, Mar 16, 2008
LOT 286
Steel and Gold Hooded ?Bubble Back? Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer, Ref. 2940. Made in the 1940s. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and yellow gold wristwatch with a stainless steel and yellow gold Oyster bracelet.
CHF 8,000 - 10,000
USD 7,200 - 9,000 / EUR 5,000 - 6,200
C. Two-body, bicolored, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, yellow gold bezel. D. Two tone brushed and polished silver with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Luminous baton hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4 ''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 13,5. Approx overall length 190.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-04 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Later |