Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...

The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Hong-kong, Jun 08, 2002

LOT 294

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, "Rigid Hooded", Ref. 2940. Produced in the 1930's and 40's.Fine and rare tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, yellow gold and stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, with a gold-plated Rolex buckle.

HKD 31,000 - 39,000

EUR 4,500 - 5,500 / USD 4,000 - 5,000

C. two-body, bicolored, polished, screwed-down case back and crown, yellow gold bezel, hooded lugs and winding-crown, steel case. D. black with radium-coated dart indexes. "Alpha" skeletonized radium-coated gold hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4''', rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

Produced in stainless steel and in steel and gold in the "Rigid Hooded" version or standard version.Similar watches are published in "Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches", by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, 2001, pp. 145-374.