Rolex 2151

ROLEX - Lot 459

ROLEX No. 2151 No. 18163 Circa 1930 Steel and rose gold wristwatch Case: rectangular, faceted bezel, rose gold fittings, fluted crown, clipped back, signed Dial: two-tone "Art Deco", painted index and minute track, blued steel hands, small seconds at 6 o'clock, signed Movement: hand-wound mechanical, signed Strap/Fastener: leather strap with Rolex steel pin buckle Size: 37 x 22 mm Gross weight:27.2 g. Condition report given for information only: at time of writing, traces of wear and tear, good condition, multiple revision markings on case back, dial repainted, movement functional, expect revision, no warranty. Reference 2151 was produced exclusively in stainless steel and gold. The H.W. 360 caliber was produced between 1933 and 1937. This model is illustrated in the book *Rolex,CollectingWristwatches* by OsvaldoPatrizzi, 2001 edition, page 42. An example of this reference was sold at the Mondanior sale organized by Antiquorum on May 14, 2006 (lot 125).