Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 19, 2012
LOT 48
ROLEX REF. 2940 BUBBLE BACK STEEL Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Chronometer, Ref. 2940. Made in the 1940's. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex buckle. To be sold without reserve
HKD 7,000 - 12,000
USD 900 - 1,500 / EUR 700 - 1,200
Sold: HKD 9,375
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, screwdown case back and crown. D. Brushed silver with painted Arabic and baton indexes, minutes/seconds track with 5 minute Arabic numerals. Blued steel epee 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: 3-8-41 |
Good Slightly scratched Repolished, edges preserved |
Movement: 3-60* |
Good Plating slightly deteriorated Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-9-10-53-01 |
Good Scratched Patinated Reprinted HANDS Original |