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A RARE 18CT PINK GOLD CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH, BY ROLEX REF. 2508
The oval champagne dial with Arabic black numerals, telemeter and tachometer scales, two engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30 minutes register, 17 jewel nickel finished lever movement, large circular case, snap on case back, flat bezel, down-turned lugs and two rectangular chronograph buttons in the band, circa 1937, straps deficient, case 36mm
Dial signed Rolex Anti Magnetic, movement signed Rolex Geneve, 17 Rubies, case signed Rolex no. 2508
The oval champagne dial with Arabic black numerals, telemeter and tachometer scales, two engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30 minutes register, 17 jewel nickel finished lever movement, large circular case, snap on case back, flat bezel, down-turned lugs and two rectangular chronograph buttons in the band, circa 1937, straps deficient, case 36mm
Dial signed Rolex Anti Magnetic, movement signed Rolex Geneve, 17 Rubies, case signed Rolex no. 2508
Further details
The reference 2508 was introduced to the market in the mid-1930's as the company's first chronograph wristwatch with two registers and two buttons. The first generation featured oval chronograph buttons while later generations, such as the present example featured rectangular buttons.
Sale room notice
Please note that the dial on this watch has been later reprinted and not as stated in the printed catalogue.