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Lot 3539
ROLEX, "EXTRA PRECISION" REF. 2849 LIFESAVER STAINLESS STEEL MANUAL-WINDING WRISTWATCH WITH WIDE STEPPED BEZEL
CASE 43860, CIRCA 1938
Closed3 December 2008
Price Realised
HKD 37,500
More Information
Specialist note
US$6,000-8,100
EUR4,600-6,200
Advertised as "Oyster de Luxe", reference 2849 is sometimes collectively known as "Lifesaver" for its close resemblance to the lifebelts found in the nautical world.
At the time the model went into production, men's watches were becoming larger, and the concept behind the design of the "Lifesaver" was an attempt by Rolex to emphasise the smallness of the watches rather than hide it, with wide bezel and a tiny dial. The model is also the first exaggerated style Rolex "Oyster".
EUR4,600-6,200
Advertised as "Oyster de Luxe", reference 2849 is sometimes collectively known as "Lifesaver" for its close resemblance to the lifebelts found in the nautical world.
At the time the model went into production, men's watches were becoming larger, and the concept behind the design of the "Lifesaver" was an attempt by Rolex to emphasise the smallness of the watches rather than hide it, with wide bezel and a tiny dial. The model is also the first exaggerated style Rolex "Oyster".