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1940 Rolex Oyster "Athlete" Erbe-Basel
| Manufacturer | ROLEX OYSTER |
|---|---|
| Model | ATHLETE |
| Year of Manufacture | 1940' |
| Reference no. | 3980 |
| Product no. | B-4902 |
| Price |
This is a very rare athlete's first model of the Rolex Oyster made in 1940 in collaboration with "ERBE-BASEL" which seems to be a shop name. It is a tasteful gem with a perfect balance of Tobi Roman Luminous Small Seconds design.
Item details
| Serial no. | 192,*** |
|---|---|
| Caliber | --- |
| Movement no. | --- |
| Movement type | Manual wind |
| Material | Stainless steel |
| Case size | 30mm |
| Case type | Screw back Water-resistant |
| Dial | Original |
|---|---|
| Type of Indices | Luminous |
| Belt | non Original ( between lugs: 16mm ) |
| Evaluation case | 88% |
| Evaluation dial | 85% |
| Evaluation mov | 95% |
| Condition | 4 |
| Rarity | 4.5 |
Other details
Case: The case shows signs of use throughout, but retains the full extent of its original shape.
Dial: small and minor scratches and age spots can be seen here and there.
The movement is in excellent condition with good screw-in of the crown and accuracy of around 10 seconds per day.
Dial: small and minor scratches and age spots can be seen here and there.
The movement is in excellent condition with good screw-in of the crown and accuracy of around 10 seconds per day.









