Live Auction 1353Important Pocketwatches and Wristwatches
Rolex. A rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with black dial
Lot 211

Rolex. A rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with black dial

SIGNED ROLEX, ANTI-MAGNETIC, RETAILED BY BUCHERER, REF. 2508, CASE NO. 41'336, MANUFACTURED IN 1940

Closed12 May 2008

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Rolex. A rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with black dial
Signed Rolex, Anti-Magnetic, retailed by Bucherer, ref. 2508, case no. 41'336, manufactured in 1940
With nickel-finished jewelled lever movement, the black matte dial with gilt Arabic and baton numerals, baton hands, outer gilt five minute divisions, two subsidiary dials indicating constant seconds and 30 minutes register, in large circular case with flat bezel, downturned lugs, snap on back, two rectangular chronograph buttons in the band, case and movement signed by maker, dial signed by maker and retailer
35 mm. diam.

Specialist note

Reference 2508 was introduced into the market in the mid 1930s. The first generation featured oval chronograph buttons whereas the second series, such as the present watch, were fitted with rectangular pushers.

Different versions of reference 2508 are described and illustrated in I Cronografi Rolex - La Leggenda, Pucci Papaleo Editore, pp. 80-91.