Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Nov 16, 2008
LOT 674
Ref. 2940, ?Army Dial? Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Chronometre?, case No. 182055, Ref. 2490. Made circa 1940. Fine and rare, early, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, water-resistant, self-winding, stainless steel wristwatch with Army dial and ?Oyster Patent? crown.
CHF 6,500 - 8,000
USD 6,000 - 7,500 / EUR 4,000 - 5,000
C. Two-body, polished and brushed, inclined stepped bezel, concave lugs, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Black with painted luminous Arabic, Roman numerals and baton indexes, outer minute track. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. 10???, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted three positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 13.5 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-4-9-01 |
Good Fair Scratched HANDS Original |