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Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Dec 09, 2009

LOT 217

Rolex Ref. 2765 Rolex ?Oyster Chronometer," Ref. 2765, retailed by Murdock?s, Cape Town. Made in the 1930's. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch.

USD 1,500 - 2,500

CHF 1,500 - 2,500 / EUR 1,000 - 1,700

Sold: USD 1,560

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Copper color with luminous Arabic numerals, outer 1/5th seconds track with 5-minute/seconds Arabic markers. Luminous blued steel baton hands. M. Cal. 10 1/2 ''', rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Superbalance adjusted to 6 positions, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 11 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