Important Watches, Collector's Wrist...

Hong Kong, Jun 08, 2001

LOT 429

Rolex Chronometer, Ref. 2280. Produced circa 1938.Fine, flat, tonneau shaped, water-resistant, 9K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with a gold-plated Rolex buckle.

HKD 16,000 - 20,000

USD 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: HKD 21,850

C. three-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back and crown, triangular lugs. D. white enamel with painted radial Roman numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. Blued steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4 ''', Ultra Prima, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Superbalance balance, 6 adjusments, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 28 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 4

Fair

Movement: 4*

Fair

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 4 - 01

Notes

Similar watches are published in "Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches", by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, 1998, p. 88.