Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Nov 13, 2016

LOT 21

ROLEX REF 2940 BUBBLE BACK STEEL Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer", case No. 400716 , Ref. 2940.Made circa 1943. Fine tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self winding, water resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex buckle.

CHF 800 - 1,200

HKD 6,400 - 10,000 / USD 800 - 1,200

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: CHF 1,250

Three body, polished and brushed, curved lugs, half-hooded lugs, screwed-down domed case back and Oyster crown. Silver with gold baton indexes, outer minutes/ seconds track. Yellow gold hands. Rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Super-balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good
Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 32 mm. THICKNESS 14 mm. To be sold without reserve