Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2010

LOT 344

Rolex, Ref. 2280 Royal Rolex, ?Oyster, Royal", case No. 153208, Ref. 2280. Made in the 1940s. Fine, tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, center seconds, stainless steel wristwatch. To be sold without reserve

HKD 7,000 - 14,000

USD 800 - 1,700 / EUR 700 - 1,400

Sold: HKD 6,600

C. Two-body, polished, inclined bezel, concave lugs, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Two-tone silver with applied luminous Arabic quarters and baton indexes, outer minute/second track. Luminous blued steel baton hands. M. 10 1/2???, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Superbalance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 30 mm. Thickness 11.5 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-9

Good

Scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-7-01

Good

Oxidized

HANDS Original