9,775 CHF
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronomètre, Ref. 2940 retailed by Beyer in Zürich. Produced in the 1930's and 40's.Fine tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch. two-body, polished, screwed-down case back and crown. black with radium-coated bâton indexes. "Skeleton" radium-coated gold hands. Notes Produced in stainless steel, and in steel and gold in a "Rigid Hooded" version or a standard version.Similar watches are published in "Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches", by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, 2001, pp. 145-374.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2001-10-13