Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hog Kong, Feb 26, 2011

LOT 277

Rolex Ref. 2940 ?Bubble-Back? Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Chronometer?, case No. 394432, Ref. 2940. Made in 1946. Fine tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self winding, waterresistant, stainless steel wristwatch. To be sold without reserve

HKD 8,000 - 12,000

USD 1,000 - 1,500 / EUR 800 - 1,200

Sold: HKD 17,500

C. Two-body, polished, screwed-down case back and crown, polished bezel. D. White with applied luminous Arabic numerals, outer minute/ seconds track, with Arabic five minutes/ seconds. Luminous blued steel hands. M. 9 3/4???, rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Superbalance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 13.7mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 2-6*

Very good

Slightly oxidized

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original