Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Jun 08, 2011
LOT 323
ROLEX- REF. 2940 ? BUBBLEBACK CALIFORNIA DIAL Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Chronometer," Ref. 2940, case No. 251075. Made in the 1940's. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, water-resistant, self-winding, stainless steel wristwatch. To be sold without reserve
USD 2,000 - 3,000
CHF 1,700 - 2,600 / EUR 1,300 - 2,000
Sold: USD 2,375
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Matte silver with luminous Roman numerals in the upper half and Arabic in the lower, baton and triangular indexes, outer minute/seconds track. Luminous blued steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 9 ½???, rhodium-plated, straight-line lever escapement, super balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 13 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-7-01 |
Good Oxidized HANDS Original |