107th Auction
2022/11/19
Lot 135
RolexAntimagnetic
A rare vintage wrist chronograph with 30 min. counter, outer telemeter scale and inner spiral-shaped tachy scale
Sold
estimated
7.500—20.000 €
Price realized
7.500 €
specific features
Case
18 K gold, push back, oval chronograph pushers, Rolex plaque buckle.
Dial
Silvered.
Movement
Manual.
Case no.28367
Ref.2508
Cal.Valjoux 23
Diam.36 mm
Circa1948
Ctry.Switzerland
This is a truly unusual late 1940's Rolex Chronograph model, ref. 2508 in 18 K gold - it has an inner telemeter scale on the dial, which is extremely rare because normally the reference 2508 has a much simpler dial. It is patinated and has been spared needless restorations.
When the reference 2508 was first issued, it had oval shaped pushers, such as the present watch; it was later revised with square pushers. Reference 2508 was sold in stainless steel as well as 18 K pink and yellow gold.