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Geneva, Oct 04, 2009

LOT 241

Bubble-Back Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Chronometer", case No. 284060, Ref. 2940. Made in the 1940's. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water resistant, stainless steel and gold-filled wristwatch.

CHF 3,500 - 5,500

USD 3,300 - 5,200 / EUR 2,300 - 3,600

Sold: CHF 3,240

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back with engraved dedication and Oyster crown, half-hooded lugs, polished inclined bezel. D. Off-white with luminous Arabic, Roman numerals and baton indexes, outer minute track. Luminous blued baton 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 14.5 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-18-19-01

Very good

Spotted

Dent(s)

HANDS Original