Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 27, 2015
LOT 664
ROLEX REF. 2508 STEEL CHRONOGRAPH Rolex, "Chronograph, Antimagnetic," case No. 512205, Ref. 2508. Made in the 1940's. Very fine and rare, stainless steel wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and a stainless steel Rolex buckle. Accompanied by service box.
HKD 140,000 - 185,000
USD 18,000 - 24,000 / CHF 17,000 - 22,300
Sold: HKD 175,000
Three-body, polished and brushed, flat bezel, concave lugs, snap-on case back. Matte silver with applied steel Arabic numerals and dart indexes, outer 1/5th seconds track with 5-second Arabic markers, subsidiary dials for the seconds and 30-minute register. Steel epee hands. Cal. 14''', rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, bimetallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-9-48 |
Good Scratched Later crown |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |