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Lot 62 · Watches and Wristwatches including the Collection of a European Nobleman

Oyster Chronometer, Ref: Rubbed, Circa 1940

Rolex. A Stainless Steel Manual Wind Wristwatch

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Estimate
£600–£800 hammer ≈ $745–$993
Result
Performance
Sale
Bonhams — Watches and Wristwatches including the Collection of a European Nobleman, London, Knightsbridge · 21 February 2017
Record ID
TB-2026-1527904
Record
first seen 23 Jul 2026 · updated 23 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Rolex. A Stainless Steel Manual Wind Wristwatch, Oyster Chronometer, Ref: Rubbed, Circa 1940. Bonhams, 21 Feb 2017, lot 62. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1527904.

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Rolex. A Stainless Steel Manual Wind Wristwatch, Oyster Chronometer, Ref: Rubbed, Circa 1940. Bonhams, 21 Feb 2017, lot 62. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1527904.

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From the same sale Watches and Wristwatches including the Collection of a European Nobleman · Feb 2017

LotArtistEstimateResult
Circa 1770 Paul Plodterl. A gilt metal key wind pair case pocket watch £800–£1,200
Circa 1800 Ph. Terrot & Fazy. A gilt, diamond and painted key wind pair case pocket watch £500–£700
Circa 1750 £1,200–£1,800
Circa 1840 £500–£700
Circa 1840 An 18K gold key wind open face pocket watch £500–£700 upcoming
Circa 1830 Foulon á Nantes. An 18K gold key wind open face quarter repeating pocket watch £1,000–£1,500

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Rolex. A Stainless Steel Manual Wind Wristwatch Oyster, Ref: 4377/4461, Circa 1945 Bonhams, Feb 2026
Rolex. A Stainless Steel Manual Wind Wristwatch Computer 1946, c. 1940s Bonhams, Mar 2024
Rolex. A Stainless Steel Manual Wind Wristwatch Rolex. Montre bracelet en acier mouvement mécanique Ref: 354 Bonhams, Oct 2024
Rolex. A Stainless Steel Manual Wind Wristwatch Ref: 2272-6, Circa 1940 Bonhams, Feb 2022
Rolex. A Stainless Steel Manual Wind Wristwatch Athlete, Ref: 4127, Circa 1942 Bonhams, Nov 2024
Rolex. A Stainless Steel Manual Wind Wristwatch Oyster, Ref: 2784, Circa 1939 Bonhams, Apr 2024
Rolex. A Stainless Steel Manual Wind Wristwatch Oyster, Ref: 6480, Circa 1954 Bonhams, May 2023

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