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.
| 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 |