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ROLEX, "EXTRA PRECISION" REF. 2849 LIFESAVER STAINLESS STEEL MANUAL-WINDING WRISTWATCH WITH WIDE STEPPED BEZEL

CASE 43860, CIRCA 1938

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ROLEX, "EXTRA PRECISION" REF. 2849 LIFESAVER

STAINLESS STEEL MANUAL-WINDING WRISTWATCH WITH WIDE STEPPED BEZEL
CASE 43860, CIRCA 1938

Calibre 8''' 3/4 Hunter, 18 jewels, screw balance, matte black dial with gilt hour markers, recessed small seconds, three-part case with gilt-plated periphery, wide stepped bezel, screw-down case back and crown, case, dial and movement signed
Diameter: 32 mm.

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This lot is offered without reserve. 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.

Lot Essay

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".

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