Only Online Auction
Geneva, Apr 07, 2021
LOT 124
Rolex
Ref. 2916, chronograph, minute counter; “Precision”; stainless steel
CHF 8,700 - 13,000
EUR 8,000 - 12,000 / USD 9,600 - 14,400 / HKD 75,000 - 112,000
Sold: CHF 11,000
Stainless steel, manual-winding, round-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, snap-on case-back, stepped hooded lugs, silver colour dial with subsidiary seconds at 9 and two horological complications:
· 1/5 second chronograph (activated by the two olive-shaped push-pieces) with telemetric scale graduated for 1 000 metres and tachometric scale graduated for 2 000 metres
· Half-instantaneous 30-minute counter (subsidiary dial at 3 o’clock)
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-53-01-05 |
Good Reprinted HANDS Original HANDS Luminous material reapplied |
Brand Rolex, Geneva
Reference 2916
Year circa 1937
Movement No. unnumbered
Case No. 031 644
Material stainless steel
Bracelet black leather Rolex strap
Buckle stainless steel Rolex buckle
Diameter 33.4 mm. (bezel)
Caliber 13’’’ (based on Valjoux 23 by Reymond Frères, Les Bioux, Vallée de Joux)
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
Rolex, Reference 2916
This reference is part of a small series of “non-oyster” (snap on-case back) chronographs given reference numbers 2916, 2917, 2918, 2919, 2920 and 2937, distinguished by their avant-garde case shapes, all with olive-shaped push-pieces.
Launched in the mid-1930s (probably in 1937) and made in very small series only (could be less than 30 per a reference), these unusual creations probably never went above the experimental stage, most certainly due to the uncertain commercial success of the revolutionary design.
CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS
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