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    Rolex, "Turtle" Bubble Back, Ref. 2764, circa 1940 For Repair. ...

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    • Timepieces:Wristwatch, Rolex, "Turtle" Bubble Back, Ref. 2764, circa 1940 For Repair. ...
    • Timepieces:Wristwatch, Rolex, "Turtle" Bubble Back, Ref. 2764, circa 1940 For Repair. ...
    • Timepieces:Wristwatch, Rolex, "Turtle" Bubble Back, Ref. 2764, circa 1940 For Repair. ...
    • Timepieces:Wristwatch, Rolex, "Turtle" Bubble Back, Ref. 2764, circa 1940 For Repair. ...
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    Rolex, "Turtle" Bubble Back, Ref. 2764, circa 1940 For Repair
    Case: 32 mm, stainless steel, two body, screw back with inscription, 108685
    Dial: two tone silver, golden Arabic numerals and baton markers, blued steel hands
    Movement: automatic, Rolex Auto Rotor, super balance

    Condition Report*: Type: Rolex, "Turtle" Bubble Back, Ref. 2764, circa 1940 For Repair
    Dial: two tone silver, golden Arabic numerals and baton markers
    Hands: blued steel hands
    Metal: stainless steel
    Case: #108685
    Case Info: two body, screw back with inscription
    Case Width: 32 mm
    Crystal: acrylic
    Watch Movement: automatic, Rolex Auto Rotor, super balance
    Condition: The case presents in good condition overall. Small oxidized area on the back case ridges. Dial is refinished. Movement ticks a bit with power from the rotor but is not winding from the stem. Setting is okay. Lot sold as is.
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    10th Tuesday 2:20 pm CT
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    10th Tuesday
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    The Langham New York, Fifth Avenue
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    New York, NY 10018

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