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Hong Kong, Jun 08, 2008

LOT 217

So-called Bubble-Back Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Chronometre?, case No. illegible, Ref. 2940. Made in the 1940?s. Fine, tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, center seconds, selfwinding stainless steel wristwatch.

HKD 50,000 - 65,000

USD 6,500 - 8,500 / EUR 4,000 - 5,200

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, domed polished bezel, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Two-tone bronze with painted luminous Roman numerals and baton indexes, outer minute division. Luminous blued steel baton indexes. M. 10???, rhodium plated, straight line lever escapement, Superbalance, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 13.5 mm


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-15

Good

Slightly rusted

Movement: 3-6*

Good

Slightly oxidized

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 4-6-01

Fair

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original