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New York, Dec 11, 2008
LOT 54
Ref. 2940, Stainless Steel ?Bubble-Back? Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Self-Winding, Ref. 2940. Made circa 1940. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch.
USD 1,500 - 2,500
EUR 1,200 - 2,000 / CHF 1,800 - 3,000
Sold: USD 1,440
C. Two-body, polished, screwed-down case back and crown, polished inclined bezel. D. Two-tone silver with painted luminous Arabic numerals, outer minute/seconds track, concentric 24 hour scale in red Arabic numerals. Luminous blued steel baton hands. M. 9 3/4???, rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Superbalance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 14 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-7-01 |
Good Oxidized HANDS Original |