Important Jewelry, Watches and Wristw...
Hong Kong, Furama Hotel, Jun 07, 1999
LOT 466
Rolex, Oyster Royal, Observatory, Ref. 2280, 1940's. Fine and rare, water-resistant, tonneau shaped, stainless steel, gentleman's wristwatch with 12 and 24 hours dial.
HKD 10,000 - 12,000
USD 1,500 - 1,800
C. two body, polished, screwed back and crown. D. two-tone silver and gold with radium-coated Arabic numerals, concentric, graduation in red for the 24 hours, auxiliary seconds dial. "Skeleton " radiumcoated hands. M. 10 1 /2 "' , rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 30 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 4-6 |
Fair Slightly oxidized |
Movement: *4 |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4-5-01 |
Fair Poor HANDS Original |
Notes
The reference 2280 was produced either with centre seconds or
with auxiliary seconds dial on the 6.
A similar watch is published in Rolex Collezionare Orologi da Polso,
1998 Edition, by Osvaldo PATwzzl, Guido Mondani Editore,
Genova, pp. 88 and 92.