100 Years of Wristwatches
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000
LOT 74
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronomètre, Ref. 2940. Production started in the 1930's.Fine tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.
CHF 2,000 - 2,500
USD 1,200 - 1,500
Sold: CHF 2,760
C. two-body, polished, screw down case back and crown. D. matte silver with radium-coated bâton indexes andArabic numerals. 'Skeleton' radium-coated 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.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 4* |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 5 - 6 - 01 |
Notes
Ref. 2940Produced in the 1930's and 1940's in stainless steel and with 'Rigid Hooded' in stainless steel and gold.Similar watches are published in 'Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches' by OSVALDO PATRIZZI, GUIDO MONDANI Editore,Genova, 1998, pp. 122 and 278.