Important Jewelry, Watches and Wristw...
Hong Kong, Furama Hotel, Jun 07, 1999
LOT 468
Rolex, Oyster, Chronometre, Ref. 2280, 1940's. Fine, tonneau shaped, water-resistant, center second, stainless steel gentleman ' s wristwatch.
HKD 14,000 - 17,000
USD 2,000 - 2,400
C. polished, screwed case back and crown. D. pink with radium-coated Arabic numerals. "Baton" radiumcoated hands. M. 10 1 /2 "' , rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, 2 adjustments, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 30 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 4-12 |
Fair Worn |
Movement: *4 |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Notes
Ref. 2280 was produced either with centre seconds, or with
auxiliary second dial on the 6.
A similar watch is published in Rolex Collezionare Orologi da Polso,
1998 Edition, by Osvaldo PATRIZZt, Guido Mondani Editore,
Genova, p. 92.