Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Oct 04, 2009
LOT 238
Steel and Gold Hooded ?Bubble Back? Rolex ?Oyster Perpetual Chronometre?, Ref. 2940. Made in the 1940's. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and yellow gold wristwatch with a stainless steel and yellow gold riveted Oyster expanding bracelet.
CHF 7,000 - 9,000
USD 6,000 - 8,500 / EUR 4,600 - 6,000
C. Two-body, polished and brushed, hooded lugs, polished inclined bezel, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Two tone silver with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, subsidiary seconds dial, outer minute track. Luminous blued steel baton hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4 ''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 13.5. Approx overall length 180 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |