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Lot 302
A rare 18ct pink gold Chronograph wristwatch, by Rolex, ref. 2508
Closed14 May 2015
Price Realised
GBP 12,500
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A rare 18ct pink gold Chronograph wristwatch, by Rolex, ref. 2508
The oval champagne dial with Arabic black numerals, telemeter and tachometer scales, two engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30 minutes register, 17 jewel nickel finished lever movement, large circular case, snap on case back, flat bezel, down-turned lugs and two rectangular chronograph buttons in the band, circa 1937, case 36mm wide
Dial signed Rolex Anti Magnetic, movement signed Rolex Geneve, 17 Rubies, case signed Rolex no. 2508
The oval champagne dial with Arabic black numerals, telemeter and tachometer scales, two engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30 minutes register, 17 jewel nickel finished lever movement, large circular case, snap on case back, flat bezel, down-turned lugs and two rectangular chronograph buttons in the band, circa 1937, case 36mm wide
Dial signed Rolex Anti Magnetic, movement signed Rolex Geneve, 17 Rubies, case signed Rolex no. 2508
A rare 18ct pink gold Chronograph wristwatch, by Rolex, ref. 2508
The oval champagne dial with Arabic black numerals, telemeter and tachometer scales, two engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30 minutes register, 17 jewel nickel finished lever movement, large circular case, snap on case back, flat bezel, down-turned lugs and two rectangular chronograph buttons in the band, circa 1937, case 36mm wide
Dial signed Rolex Anti Magnetic, movement signed Rolex Geneve, 17 Rubies, case signed Rolex no. 2508
The oval champagne dial with Arabic black numerals, telemeter and tachometer scales, two engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30 minutes register, 17 jewel nickel finished lever movement, large circular case, snap on case back, flat bezel, down-turned lugs and two rectangular chronograph buttons in the band, circa 1937, case 36mm wide
Dial signed Rolex Anti Magnetic, movement signed Rolex Geneve, 17 Rubies, case signed Rolex no. 2508
The reference 2508 was introduced to the market in the mid-1930's as the company's first chronograph wristwatch with two registers and two buttons. The first generation featured oval chronograph buttons while later generations, such as the present example featured rectangular buttons.
Prospective buyers should be aware that the importation of Rolex watches into the United States is highly restricted. Rolex watches may not be shipped into the USA and can only be imported personally. Generally a buyer may import only one watch into the USA. For further information please contact our specialists in charge of the sale. Please note other countries may have comparable import restrictions for luxury watches.
Please note that the dial has possibly been restored and also as the straps for this wristwatch may be of endangered or protected animal materials. Christie's will need to remove and retain the straps before collection by the purchaser