Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 17, 2013
LOT 386
ROLEX REF. 8940 YELLOW GOLD Rolex, Genève, movement No. 98854, Ref. 8940. Made circa 1960. Fine and rare, 18K yellow gold, center-seconds wristwatch.
CHF 1,500 - 2,500
USD 1,600 - 2,700 / EUR 1,200 - 2,000
C. Two-body, polished, inclined bezel, snap-on case back. D. Champagne with applied dart and baton indexes, outer minute track. Yellow gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. 1210, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 36 mm. THICKNESS 10 mm
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8-19 |
Good Slightly scratched Dent(s) |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |