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Lot 3004
ROLEX. A FINE, VERY RARE AND SMALL 9K GOLD SINGLE BUTTON CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH TWO-TONE SECTOR DIAL
SIGNED ROLEX, CHRONOGRAPHE, REF. 2303, CASE NO. 16'728, CIRCA 1935
Closed29 May 2013
Price Realised
HKD 93,750
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Specialist note
US$6,400-8,800
When reference 2303 was launched in the mid-1920s, the model was advertised as "the smallest chronograph in the world". It was commonly available in stainless steel, 14k and 18k gold. Interestingly, the present watch is in 9k gold and makes it a rare and sought-after model for discerning collectors.
When reference 2303 was launched in the mid-1920s, the model was advertised as "the smallest chronograph in the world". It was commonly available in stainless steel, 14k and 18k gold. Interestingly, the present watch is in 9k gold and makes it a rare and sought-after model for discerning collectors.