Geneva, May 11, 2024

LOT 96

ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 2508, TROPICAL BLACK DIAL, 18K YELLOW GOLD

CHF 20,000 - 30,000

HKD 174,000 - 260,000 / USD 22,200 - 33,200 / EUR 20,400 - 30,600

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 35,000

A very fine and very attractive, 18k yellow gold, manual wind chronograph wristwatch with tropical black dial


Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-6-8-01

Very good

Slightly oxidized

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex, Switzerland

Reference 2508

Year Circa 1940

Case No. 56772

Bracelet 18k yellow gold Rolex buckle

Diameter 36 mm.

Caliber 14 1/2''', 17 jewels

Signature Dial, case and movement

Accessories overhaul by Bucherer dated 2013 in the amount of Euros 2'568. (paper lost)

Notes

The first thing that jumps out is the absolute stunning color the dial has taken during its ageing process and has turned to a beautiful warm brown color. This combined with the yellow gold case also very well preserved as seen by the Rolex crown and case and reference numbers clearly visible on the caseback that are often missing due to wear and polish. Still a great value and much rarer than the later chronographs, this is one of the most attractive gold 2508 we have ever offered.

Provenance

Property of a Swiss Gentleman