Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999
LOT 156
Rolex, Oyster, "Chronometre " , Ref. 2280, 1940's. Fine, tonneau shaped, water-resistant, center second, stainless steel gentleman 's wristwatch.
CHF 2,800 - 3,200
C. polished, screwed case back and crown. D. pink with radium-coated Arabic numerals. "Baton " radiumcoated hands. M. 10 t /2 "' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, 2 adjustments, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 30 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 4-12 |
Fair Worn |
Movement: *4 |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Notes
Ref. 2280 was produced either with centre second, or with
auxiliary second dial on the 6.
A similar watch is published in Collezionare Orologi da Polso Rolex,
Edition 1998, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore,
Genova, p. 92.