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Rolex. A very fine and rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with black regulator dial and box

SIGNED ROLEX, REF. 2737, CASE NO. 783'515, CIRCA 1938

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Rolex. A very fine and rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with black regulator dial and box
Signed Rolex, ref. 2737, case no. 783'515, circa 1938
Cal. 13''' three quarter plate nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, black gloss regulator-style dial, outer silvered five minute divisions and telemetre scale, small engine-turned hour dial with Arabic numerals, inner spiral tachymetre scale, engine-turned 30 minutes register, large circular case, slender lugs, snap on back, two oval-shaped chronograph buttons in the band, stainless steel Rolex buckle, case, dial and movement signed
36 mm. diam.

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Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. 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.

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Lot Essay

With copy of Rolex servicing invoice dated 7 April 2008 and contemporary fitted green presentation box.

The present watch is a very fine and exceedingly rare example of a non-Oyster chronograph wristwatch, featuring a stainless steel case and a highly attractive and unusual black gloss regulator-style dial, placing the emphasis on the chronograph display as opposed to the traditional time display. It is furthermore distinguished by its very good overall condition.

It was only in the second half of the 1930s that Rolex introduced its celebrated Oyster design on chronographs, rendering the stop watch as resistant to outer influences such as humidity, dust and shock as the "time only" Oyster wristwatches.

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