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Rolex Collectors Hooded Bubble Back, 1st Rolex Automatic, 1940 s, Reference 2940

$14,751.11
£10,900.90
€12,500VAT Included
CA$20,469.37
A$20,840.79
CHF 12,002.41
MX$251,115.44
NOK 139,288.79
SEK 140,533.78
DKK 95,300.99

About the Item

Rolex Collectors Hooded Bubble Back 1940s, very rare & collectible Rolex. First Rolex Automatic watch ! Movement: Automatic Case: Gold & steel case, Diameter 32 mm, thickness 12.8 mm Dial: Black dial with gold Arabic numerals, Strap: Black leather strap with buckle, will max fit a 19.5 cm wrist Total weight: 48.9 gram / 1.715 oz / 31.4 dwt
  • Creator:
  • Case Material:
  • Weight:
    48.9 g
  • Strap Material:
    Leather
  • Case Shape:
    Tonneau
  • Movement:
  • Case Dimensions:
    Diameter: 1.26 in (32 mm)
  • Style:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940 s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Antwerp, BE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: #93511stDibs: LU1752222448042

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