Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 12, 2013

LOT 155

ROLEX, REF. 2280 ROYAL Rolex, ?Oyster, Royal, Precision? , Ref. 2280. Case No.144552. Made in 1940. Fine, tonneau shaped, water-resistant, center seconds, stainless steel gentleman?s wristwatch.

CHF 600 - 800

HKD 5,000 - 6,600 / USD 650 - 850

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 1,188

C. Two-body, polished, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Silvered with applied yellow gold Arabic and baton hours, luminous dots and minute/second divisions, Luminous gold ?Alpha? hands. M. 10 1/2???, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Superbalance, 2 adjustments, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 30 mm. THICKNESS 11.5 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-24

Good

Slightly chipped

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

Provenance: The Mondani sale, lot 40, 15-05-06