Watch information

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Auction house

Sterling Vault Auctioneers

Auction date

25 Feb 2025

Lot number

78

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Hammer price & estimates

Estimate

£1000 - £1500

Hammer price

£920

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Brand

Rolex

Model

Oyster Royalite Observatory

Reference

2280

Circa 1941
stainless steel
No box info found
No papers info found

Original lot description

Brand: Rolex
Model Name: Oyster Royalite Observatory
Reference: 2280
Movement: Manual Wind
Year: Circa 1941
Dial shape: Circular
Dial colour: Grey patina
Dial features: Arabic numerals
Bezel: Smooth
Case size: 30mm
Case material: Stainless steel
Case features: Screw down Oyster Patent signed crown
Case back material: Stainless steel screw down
Case back features: Case back engraved reference 2280 and the serial number. Inner case back signed Oyster Watch Co
Movement jewel: 17
Bracelet or strap: Strap
Strap material: Leather
Condition report: Watch is currently running. No papers. No box.. Dial is in good condition. Glass is in poor condition. Case is in good condition. Strap is in good condition