Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 12, 2019

LOT 307

ROLEX, REF. 2508, CHRONOGRAPH, BLACK DIAL, STEEL

CHF 70,000 - 90,000

HKD 560,000 - 720,000 / USD 70,000 - 90,000

A fine and rare, manual winding, steel chronograph wristwatch with black dial personalized for Bucherer


Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2

Very good

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex

Reference 2508

Year Circa 1940

Calibre  14 1/2’’’

Case No. 026475

Bracelet Original Gay Freres bamboo bracelet

Dimensions 36 mm

Signature Dial, Case and Movement.

Notes

The original black dial, contrary to many early Rolex chronograph dials, is in excellent condition with crisp gilt outer tracks and a wonderful light patina. It is part of the first series of reference 2508 with olive pushers while the later examples had square pushers. A rare opportunity to acquire a black dial 2508 never been offered at auction before featuring a sharp case with reference and serial numbers clean and deep