Lot 29 · Watches Online
Oyster Perpetual "Bubble Back", Ref: 2940, c. 1947
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- Estimate
- $2,000–$3,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Bonhams — Watches Online, Online, New York · 25 November 2023
- Record ID
- TB-2026-485858
- Record
- first seen 20 Jul 2026 · updated 20 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Rolex. A Gold Plated Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch, Oyster Perpetual "Bubble Back", Ref: 2940, c. 1947. Bonhams, 25 Nov 2023, lot 29. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-485858.
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Rolex. A Gold Plated Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch, Oyster Perpetual "Bubble Back", Ref: 2940, c. 1947. Bonhams, 25 Nov 2023, lot 29. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-485858.
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From the same sale Watches Online · Nov 2023
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Datejust, Ref: 15007, c. 1987 | Omega. An 18k Gold Automatic Calendar Wristwatch | $3,000–$5,000 | |
| Ref: BB 33 GLD, Purchased 12nd October, 1993 | Bulgari. An 18k Gold Quartz Calendar Wristwatch | $3,000–$5,000 | |
| Constellation, c. 1960s | Omega. An 18k Gold Automatic Calendar Bracelet Watch | $3,000–$5,000 | |
| Ref: 1438, c. 1940s | Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch | $4,000–$8,000 | |
| Ref: 2562, c. 1950s | Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch | $4,000–$6,000 | |
| Pioneer, Ref: 3373, c. 1930s | Rolex. A Gold-plated Manual Wind Wristwatch | $500–$1,000 |
Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band
| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolex. A Gold Plated Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch | Explorer, Ref: 5506, Circa 1957 | $2,304 | Bonhams, Jun 2023 | |
| Rolex. A Gold Plated Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch | Date, Ref: 1550, Circa 1979 | Bonhams, Oct 2023 | ||
| Rolex. A Gold Plated Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch | Air-King, Ref: 5506, Circa 1958 | Bonhams, Feb 2023 | ||
| Rolex. A Gold Plated Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch | Air-King, Ref: 5502, Circa 1959 | Bonhams, Mar 2024 | ||
| Heuer. A Stainless Steel Automatic Calendar Wristwatch | Aquatimer, Ref: 3548, Circa 2004 | Bonhams, May 2022 | ||
| Omega. A Stainless Steel Automatic Calendar Bracelet Watch | Oyster Perpetual , Ref: 1002, Purchased 3rd September, 1962 | Bonhams, Mar 2024 | ||
| Heuer. A Stainless Steel Automatic Calendar Wristwatch | Portofino, Ref: IW356501, Purchased 19th August 2020 | Bonhams, Feb 2026 | ||
| Rolex. A Gold Plated Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch | Oyster Perpetual, Ref: 6634, Circa 1956 | Bonhams, Jun 2024 |
The closest sold results by price, artist, and medium — the appraiser's comp set, generated from the corpus. All figures converted to USD at current reference rates.