Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces.
Geneva, Nov 13, 2010
LOT 125
Rolex Steel and Gold Hooded ?Bubble Back? Rolex ?Oyster Perpetual Chronometre?, Ref. 2940. Made in the 1940s. 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 5,000 - 7,000
USD 5,000 - 7,000 / EUR 3,700 - 5,200
Sold: CHF 6,875
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, self-compensating 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 |