100 Years of Wristwatches
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000
LOT 31
Rolex Oyster, Ref. 2081. Produced in the 1920's.Fine cushion-shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a stainlesssteel Rolex buckle.
CHF 4,000 - 5,000
USD 2,400 - 3,000
C. three-body, polished, screw down case back and crown, straight lugs. D. matte silver with applied steel Arabicnumerals and outer minute scale, auxiliary seconds dial. 'Feuille' blued steel hands. M. Cal. 10''' rhodium plated,15 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Dim. 32 mm.
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Case: 4 - 6 |
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Movement: 4 - 5* |
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Dial: 4 - 24 - 01 |
Notes
Ref 2081This model is called 'Standard Oyster', and was produced in stainless steel only.Similar watches are published in 'Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches' by OSVALDO PATRIZZI, GUIDO MONDANI EditoreGenova, 1998, pp. 86-87.