Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Jun 11, 2009

LOT 358

Ref. 2940, Stainless Steel ?Bubble-Back? Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Chronometer, Ref. 2940. Made in the 1940s. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, waterresistant, stainless steel wristwatch.

USD 1,000 - 1,500

EUR 750 - 1,100 / CHF 1,100 - 1,700

Sold: USD 1,560

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, polished inclined bezel, case back engraved: M. O. Anderson. D. Matte silver with applied steel baton indexes, outer minute/seconds track. Luminous steel alpha hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4???, rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Super-balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 14 mm.


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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