Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Feb 22, 2014
LOT 214
ROLEX REF. 8940 CHRONOMETER YELLOW GOLD Rolex, Genève, movement No. 98854, Ref. 8940. Made circa 1960. Fine and rare, 18K yellow gold, center-seconds Chronometer wristwatch.
HKD 8,500 - 17,000
USD 1,100 - 2,200 / CHF 1,000 - 2,000
Sold: HKD 15,000
Two-body, polished, inclined bezel, snap-on case back. Champagne with applied dart and baton indexes, outer minute track. Yellow gold dauphine hands. Cal. 1210, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, blued steel Breguet balance spring.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8-19 |
Good Slightly scratched Dent(s) |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-06 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Partially replaced |
Notes
Dial, case and movement signed.
DIAM. 36 mm. THICKNESS 10 mm.