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Geneva, Mar 16, 2008

LOT 675

Stainless Steel, Ref. 2081 Rolex, case No. 63715, Ref. 2081. Made in 1948. Fine, cushion-shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex buckle. To be sold without reserve

CHF 1,000 - 2,000

USD 900 - 1,800 / EUR 600 - 1,200

Sold: CHF 2,040

C. Three-body, polished, screw down case back and crown, straight lugs, concave bezel, dust-protecting cap. D. Two-tone silver with luminous Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary dial for the seconds. Blued steel luminous skeleton hands. M. 10''', ?Prima?, rhodium plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, bimetallic balance, timed to six positions and for all climates, blued Breguet balance spring. Dial, movement signed, the case signed Oyster Watch Co. Dim. 32 x 32 mm. Thickness 11 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-28-01

Very good

Replacements

HANDS Original

Notes

This type of stainless steel cushion-shaped Rolex Oyster can be considered the forerunner of the famous Panerai ?Radiomir?