Only Online Auction
Geneva, Apr 07, 2021
LOT 121
Rolex
Ref. 2811, chronograph, minute counter; “Antimagnetic”; stainless steel
CHF 13,000 - 26,000
EUR 12,000 - 24,000 / USD 14,400 - 28,700 / HKD 112,000 - 224,000
Sold: CHF 17,500
Stainless steel, manual-winding, tonneau-shaped, anti-magnetic, gentleman’s wristwatch, snap-on case-back, round flat bezel, silver colour dial with subsidiary seconds at 9 and two horological complications:
· 1/5 second chronograph (activated by the two rectangular-shaped push-pieces) with tachometric scale graduated for 1 000 metres and telemeter scale graduated for one kilometre
· Half-instantaneous 30-minute counter (subsidiary dial at 3 o’clock)
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex, Geneva
Model “Antimagnetic”
Reference 2811
Year circa 1942
Movement No. unnumbered
Case No. 040 807
Material stainless steel
Bracelet brown leather strap
Buckle stainless steel buckle
Diameter 32.5 mm. (bezel)
Caliber 13’’’ (based on Valjoux 23 by Reymond Frères, Les Bioux, Vallée de Joux)
Height 40.9 mm.
Width 32.5 mm
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
Rolex, Ref. 2811
This reference seems to have been produced in only 500 examples between 1937 and the early 1940s. It is one of the rarest early Rolex chronographs.
It is very similar in size and design to the Patek Philippe Ref. 530; it has a flat bezel, olive-shaped or rectangular push-pieces, and very often has beautiful multi-scale dials with sometimes blue inscriptions.
Biography
· Ore d’Oro 2, p. 87.
· Patrizzi, Osvaldo, Collecting Rolex Wristwatches, Genova, Guido Mondani Editions, 2001, pp. 392-481.
· Papaleo, Pucci, I Cronografi Rolex, La Leggenda, pp. 94-101.
CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS
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