Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000
LOT 51
Rolex Oyster, Ref. 2280, 1940's.Fine tonneau shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.
CHF 1,000 - 1,200
USD 550 - 650
Sold: CHF 1,610
C. two-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown. D. matte silver with applied gold Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Alpha" pink gold hands. M. 10 1/2''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 30 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 4 |
Fair |
Movement: 4 - 5 - 6* |
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Dial: 3 - 5 - 01 |
Notes
Ref. 2280 was produced with either the center-seconds, or the auxiliary seconds dial on the 6.A similar watch is published in "Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches", by OSVALDO PATRIZZI, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, 1998, p. 92.