Lot 201
ROLEX - a gentleman's Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback wrist watch. Circa 1945. Reference 2940,...
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Lot 201
ROLEX - a gentleman's Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback wrist watch. Circa 1945. Reference 2940,...
Lot 201
Lot Description
ROLEX - a gentleman's Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback wrist watch. Circa 1945. Reference 2940, serial 402621. Signed automatic movement. Signed movement with luminous Arabic numerals alternating with baton hour markers. Stainless steel case fitted to an unsigned black leather strap with stainless steel pin buckle. 31mm.
Brand: Rolex
Export issue: Yes
Model: Oyster Perpetual
Postage: Auction Default
Derivative: Oyster Perpetual
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li> The automatic movement is currently not functioning.
<li> Movement appears to show light scratches, marks and tarnishing, commensurate with general wear.
<li> Dial appears to show heavy discolouration with a number of dark lines across two sections, possibly fingerprints. Pitting and tarnishing are present across the entire face, particularly around the Arabic numerals.
<li> Hands seem to display heavy discolouration and tarnishing with areas of rust and pitting. The inner section of the hour hand appears to have been broken through the centre.
<li> Glass appears to have been replaced with plastic, which is heavily scratched.
<li> Bezel currently shows multiple medium scratches with light pitting.
<li> Case appears to show medium scuffs and scratches, the majority of which should polish out, with several small chips to the edge of the case.
<li> The crown currently has medium tarnishing, scratches and small chips to the edge.
<li> Case back seems to show multiple medium scratches, the majority of which should polish out.
<li> Strap appears to be in good condition.
<li> Buckle seems to be in good condition.
This lot comes with no box or papers.<p>
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Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by an authorised technician to ensure any stated water resistance is retained.<p>
Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue and online for any additional considerations that may affect this lot.<p>
If you should have further queries regarding this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Conrad Cunningham on 0121 212 5506 or at conrad@fellows.co.uk
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