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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999

LOT 135

Rolex, Ref. 2546, circa 1941. Very fine, cushion shaped, 18K yellow gold, gentleman's wristwatch.

CHF 1,500 - 1,800

C. two body, massive, polished, hooded lugs, back with monogram. D. matted silver with applied gold Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Lozenge " blued steel hands. M. 10 "' rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 8 adjustments, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 30 x 35 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 4-24

Fair

Slightly chipped

Movement: *4-5

Fair

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Poor

Dial: 5-6-01

Poor

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

A similar watch is published in Collezionare Orologi da Polso Rolex, Edition 1998, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, p. 76.