Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 19, 2012
LOT 49
ROLEX REF. 2940 BUBBLE BACK STEEL AND GOLD Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 2940. Made in the 1940's. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water resistant, stainless steel and yellow gold wristwatch. To be sold without reserve
HKD 7,000 - 12,000
USD 900 - 1,500 / EUR 700 - 1,200
Sold: HKD 6,875
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, screwdown case back and crown. D. Off-white with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals, minutes/seconds track. Yellow gold baton 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: 3-12 |
Good Worn |
Movement: 3-7* |
Good Oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-53-07 |
Good Reprinted HANDS Replaced |