Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Sep 14, 2011
LOT 244
ROLEX - REF. 2940 - STEEL - BUBBLE BACK Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Chronometer," Ref. 2940. Made in the 1940's. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, waterresistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Oyster expansion bracelet.
USD 4,000 - 5,000
CHF 3,100 - 3,800 / EUR 2,800 - 3,500
Sold: USD 3,750
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Satine silver with luminous Arabic numerals, outer minute/seconds track. Luminous blued steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 9 ½???, rhodium-plated, 23 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, super balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator, rotor with 6 jewels. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 14 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-53-01 |
Good Reprinted HANDS Original |