Live Auction 12161Rare Watches including NAUTILUS 40 part IV
Rolex. An 18k Gold Wristwatch with Center Seconds
Lot 211

Rolex. An 18k Gold Wristwatch with Center Seconds

Signed Rolex, Ref. 8940, No. 157'222. Circa 1965

Closed6 December 2016

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USD 7,500

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Rolex. An 18k Gold Wristwatch with Center Seconds
Signed Rolex, Ref. 8940, No. 157'222. Circa 1965
Movement: Manual, 18 jewels
Dial: Champagne sunburst, baton numerals, center seconds
Case: 18k gold, snap on back, 36mm diam.
Strap/Buckle: Associated crocodile strap, associated gold plated buckle

Specialist note

The present watch is a stunning example of the reference 8940 in yellow gold. It features center seconds and a dial and case reflecting the “Space Age” design of the 1960s. Rolex time-only watches, such as the present example, continue to gain interest and appreciation from collectors around the world.