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Rolex. A fine, rare and unusual stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with black dial and stepped hooded lugs
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Rolex. A fine, rare and unusual stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with black dial and stepped hooded lugs

SIGNED ROLEX, ANTIMAGNETIC, REF. 2917, CASE NO. 031702, MANUFACTURED IN 1937

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Rolex. A fine, rare and unusual stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with black dial and stepped hooded lugs
Signed Rolex, Antimagnetic, Ref. 2917, case no. 031702, manufactured in 1937
Cal. 13''' nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, black dial, applied Arabic numerals, luminous hands, outer Arabic five minutes divisions, telemetre and tachymetre scales, two subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30 minutes register, circular case, double stepped hooded lugs, snap on back, two oval chronograph buttons in the band, case, dial and movement signed
33.5 mm. diam.
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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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Reference 2917 is part of a small series of "non-oyster" chronographs given reference numbers 2916, 2917, 2918, 2919, 2920 and 2937, distinguished by their avant-garde case shapes, all with oval chronograph buttons. Launched in the mid-1930s and made in very small series only, these unusual creations probably never went above the experimental stage, most certainly due to the uncertain commercial success of the revolutionary design.

The present watch stands out by its appealing case condition, particularly the crispness of the engraved Rolex crown, reference and serial numbers to the snap on back and the sharp edges of bezel and hooded lugs.

An example of a reference 2917 in steel with black dial, possibly the present watch, is illustrated in 1908 - 2008 100 Years of Rolex by Franca and Guido Mondani, p. 20.