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Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2011

LOT 42

Rolex, Ref. 2280 Rolex, ?Oyster?, case No. 153351, Ref. 2280. Made in the late 1930's. Fine, tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch. To be sold without reserve

HKD 9,000 - 18,000

USD 1,200 - 2,300 / EUR 800 - 1,700

Sold: HKD 5,625

C. Two-body, polished, inclined bezel, concave lugs, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Champagne with painted Arabic indexes, outer minute track. 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 and movement signed, case numbered. Diam. 30 mm. Thickness 11.5 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-10

Good

Patinated

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-53-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

Reprinted

HANDS Original